Caldervale Royston, Barnsley
14 addresses across 1 postcode (S71), about 30 m long. USRN 1803630.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnsley, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Rabbit Ings Country Park (78 hectares) is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Royston Group Practice, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Barnsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,326 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,551 | £1,809 | £2,068 | £2,326 | £2,843 | £3,360 | £3,877 | £4,652 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- West Street Garage, West Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4DG: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 50 m and 51 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S71 4AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Darton 121,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cross Lane/East End Crescent Royston | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A24 Barnsley Town Centre | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royston Group Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Royston - Yorks, Royston Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rabbit Ings Country Park 78 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,720 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midland Road Allotments 1.5 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 86 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 840 m (0.5 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lund Hill | Hill | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Cronk Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Cawker Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Applehaigh Clough | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Cold Hiendley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 14 |
8 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barnsley: see them on the Barnsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Meadstead | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Summerfields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Railwaymen Sports Club S71 4AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Royston Midland Wmc S71 4DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Select & Save S71 4AR | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| China Town S71 4DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Yummy House S71 4BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Asda S71 4BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Royston Pizza S71 4BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Old Mounts S71 4BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Avenue (15); On or near Lund Hill Lane (11); On or near Lineside Lane (6); On or near Godley Close (5); On or near Cross Lane (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- S71 4AU: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
The Lilacs · Bisley Close · Lineside Lane · Orchard Croft · East End Crescent · The Avenue · Station Terrace · Alfred Street · Low Croft · Cross Lane · Godley Close · Calder Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.