High View Close Darfield, Barnsley
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (S73), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1800806.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 3.6 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Miners' Welfare Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Garland House Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 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
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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 (65% of about 650 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)
- Site of the former Foulstone School: up to 41 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of the former Foulstone School: up to 51 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Site at new street: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Site New Street, Darfield: up to 35 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S73 9AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| S73 9AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 52 m and 56 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S73 9AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S73 9AR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Goldthorpe 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Thurnscoe 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saltersbrook Road/Nanny Marr Road Darfield | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A1 Barnsley Town Centre | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 40.9 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Garland House Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Wombwell Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Budgens, Darfield Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Miners' Welfare Park 1.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10,000 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Street Allotments 1.9 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Darfield | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Quarry Hills | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Broomhill Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Storrs Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 10 |
9 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy Darfield Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upperwood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respite North West S73 9BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2018 |
| The Darfield S73 9AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Havenfield Lodge S73 9AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Darfield Cricket Club S73 9EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Darfield Conservative Club S73 9EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Darfield Nursery S73 9EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| All Saints Academy S73 9EU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Del Boys S73 9ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Jays Convenience Store S73 9ED | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High View Close (9); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (8); On or near Schofield Drive (4); On or near Farm Way (3); On or near Highfield Range (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Schofield Drive · Highfield Range · The Paddock · Nanny Marr Road · Park Hill · Farm Way · Highfield Road · Darhaven · Field Close · Ridgway Avenue · Shroggs Head Close · Illsley Road
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.