Capitol Way Barnsley
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (S75), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1804985.
- 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 6% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dodworth, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 148 to 152 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodland Drive Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2019 | UNIT C S75 3FG | Other | £1,300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (78% of about 760 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S75 3FG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| S75 3UD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 148 m and 152 m above sea level (150 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S75 3FG | 67% | 67% | 67% | 33% |
| S75 3UD | 13% | 6% | 6% | 88% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dodworth 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Silkstone Common 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnsley Road/Park Hill Grove Dodworth | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A1 Barnsley Town Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Hill On-Street Parking | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodland Drive Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | A J Cale And Associates | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Barnsley District Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnsley Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Dodworth, Dodworth Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northfields Allotments 4,860 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Locke Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Locke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Craven Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Higham Bottom | Valley | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Keresforth Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Menagerie Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Keeper's Pond | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
5 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Keresforth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horizon Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gawber Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shawlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCAT S75 3SP | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Gather & Gather Limited S75 3FG | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| General Store & Off Licence S75 3JR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| One Stop S75 3JR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Shaws Fish & Chips S75 3JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Dodworth Valley S75 3LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Tony's S75 3JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Holiday Inn S75 3JT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| St Johns Bright Lights Out of School Club S75 3JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2016 |
| Groots Childcare Hub Dodworth S75 3JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Dodworth St John The Baptist Primary Academy S75 3JS | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whinby Road (4); On or near Thornely Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Whinby Road · Thornely Avenue · Capitol Court · Whinby Road · B6449 · Mayfield Court · Capitol Close · Park Hill Grove · Castle View · Middleton Grove · M1 · Gate Crescent
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.