Foxencroft Barnsley
55 addresses across 2 postcodes (S71), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1804017.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 37, 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, and Dearne Valley Park (93 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lundwood Medical Centre Pms Practice, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 180 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
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); House, end-terrace (8); House, detached (6). Built: 2003-2006 (34); 2007-2011 (3); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (26 addresses)
- 1, Foxen Croft
- 2, Foxen Croft
- 3, Foxen Croft
- 6, Foxen Croft
- 8, Foxen Croft
- 11, Foxen Croft
- 14, Foxen Croft
- 15, Foxen Croft
- 16, Foxen Croft
- 17, Foxen Croft
- 18, Foxen Croft
- 19, Foxen Croft
- 21, Foxen Croft
- 22, Foxen Croft
- 24, Foxen Croft
- 26, Foxen Croft
- 29, Foxen Croft
- 35, Foxen Croft
- 36, Foxen Croft
- 39, Foxen Croft
- 40, Foxen Croft
- 43, Foxen Croft
- 44, Foxen Croft
- 49, Foxen Croft
- 50, Foxen Croft
- 58, Foxen Croft
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 (72% of about 820 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between 46 m and 56 m above sea level (52 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S71 5JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 5JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Dodworth 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pontefract Road/Abbots Road Lundwood | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A24 Barnsley Town Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | The Seam Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lundwood Medical Centre Pms Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Skf Lo Chemist LTD | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Cudworth, Cudworth Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,310 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Dearne Valley Park 93 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,110 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 93 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Monk Bretton Priory Cluniac and Benedictine monastery: monastic precinct and two fishponds, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Bretton Priory Cluniac and Benedictine monastery: monastic precinct and two fishponds | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Monk Bretton standing cross | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Cliffe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Scorah Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Measborough Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Fleets | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Addey Bottoms | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 53 | 55 |
2 of the street's 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local S71 5HS | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Priory Place (61); On or near Darrington Place (38); On or near Priory Park Close (24); On or near Harold Avenue (16); On or near Lewis Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Harrington Court · Hickson Drive · Priory Road · Pontefract Road · Priory Place · Poplar Grove · Lewis Road · Priory Park Close · Ellwood Close · Magdalene Gardens · Priory Crescent · Darrington Place
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.