Limmers Close Staincross, Barnsley
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (S75), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1804898.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darton, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £258,000 | £258,000 | £258,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £231,000 | £231,000 | £231,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | £214,950 | £142,950 | £299,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 3 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | 6 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £258,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2021 | 4 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £246,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 6 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £231,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 2 S75 6GY | Detached | £209,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 4 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £219,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 6 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £214,950 | New build. |
| 15 Jun 2018 | 7 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £214,950 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 5 S75 6GY | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 15 S75 6GY | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 11 S75 6GY | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 9 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £214,950 | New build. |
| 20 Apr 2018 | 3 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £142,950 | New build. |
| 18 Apr 2018 | 1 S75 6GY | Semi-detached | £144,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (4). Built: 2016 (7); 2018 (2); 2023 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 B (34% of about 960 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 6GY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S75 6GT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 76 m and 79 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S75 6GT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| S75 6GY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darton 121,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Dodworth 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spark Lane/Sparkfields Mapplewell | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A24 Barnsley Town Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 33.3 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mapplewell Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | R S Nicholson Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Barnsley District Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yorkshire Building Society | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,470 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,530 m² | 220 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hope Street Allotments 6,410 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is East Gawber Hall colliery fanhouse, 800m north east of Croft Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Gawber Hall colliery fanhouse, 800m north east of Croft Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blacker Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Swallow Hill | Hill | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Stand Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Oaks Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| The Fleets | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Applehaigh Clough | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapplewell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Darton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wilthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truly Baked S75 6GJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Sprint Swim Academy Limited S75 6BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Vape Selective S75 6DT | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Co-operative S75 6BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Aqua Fish Bar S75 6BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| The Play Village S75 6BP | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| The Old Ivy Shed S75 6FW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Metro Premier S75 6AA | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Chapel View Residential Home S75 6AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Fenwood House Day Nursery S75 6FW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Ruby Open Kitchen S75 6FW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Mezzaluna S75 6FW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| China Court Restaurant S75 6FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Riccos Pizza S75 6BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Against The Grain One Stop Gluten Free Shop S75 6FW | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brattice Way (8); On or near Carr Green Lane (7); On or near Putter Close (5); On or near Limmers Close (5); On or near Hewer Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Staith Lane · Brattice Way · Putter Close · Graders Close · Collier Way · Hewer Way · Carron Drive · Lidgett Road · Highwall Court · Canary Court · Longwall Close · Carr Green Lane
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.