Mansfield Road Barnsley
30 addresses across 3 postcodes (S71), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1800204.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £62,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 14, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 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 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 270 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £62,500 | £62,500 | £62,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £45,100 | £45,100 | £45,100 |
| 1995 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 20 S71 3BQ | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 28 S71 3BQ | Flat or maisonette | £62,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Aug 2019 | 28 S71 3BQ | Flat or maisonette | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 25 S71 3BQ | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 22 May 2007 | 21 S71 3BQ | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | 28 S71 3BQ | Flat or maisonette | £45,100 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 1995 | 3 S71 3AR | Semi-detached | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Flat (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (6); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (98% of about 1,380 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)
- Former William Freeman Site, Wakefield Road: up to 102 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Former william freeman site, wakefield road: up to 131 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
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, 3 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S71 3BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| S71 3AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| S71 3AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 79 m and 84 m above sea level (82 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S71 3AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 3AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 3BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Darton 121,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Dodworth 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lindhurst Road/Trowell Way Athersley North | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A24 Barnsley Town Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | The Seam Car Park | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 33.8 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R S Nicholson Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Barnsley District Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,660 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,590 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newstead Road Allotments 3,530 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is East Gawber Hall colliery fanhouse, 800m north east of Croft Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Standhill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Blacker Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Muscle Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Fleets | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Applehaigh Clough | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 31 |
5 of the street's 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 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 North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 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 |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Church of England/Roman Catholic | All-through | 3–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Mapplewell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, 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) |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Meadstead | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Road Stores S71 3BQ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Lindhurst Lodge S71 3DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Athersley Social Club S71 3AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Nisa Local S71 3DG | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| The Laithes Academy S71 3AF | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Laithes Breakfast Club S71 3AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Athersley Community Association and Football Club S71 3DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| The Muscle Unit S71 3DH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Gasmark 10 Official Ltd S71 3DH | Distributors/Transporters | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Community Shop Ltd S71 3DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Royal Cafe S71 3AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Unknown | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd S71 3AE | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Home Farm Bakery S71 3AD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Booze Brother's S71 3AD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| The Codfather S71 3AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kirkby Avenue (65); On or near Mansfield Road (52); On or near Forest Road (29); On or near Oxton Road (27); On or near Radcliffe Road (21).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- S71 3BQ: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- S71 3AR: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- S71 3AQ: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lindhurst Road · Forest Road · Sutton Avenue · Oxton Road · Radcliffe Road · Clipstone Avenue · Arnold Avenue · Trowell Way · Linby Road · Rufford Avenue · Ollerton Road · Kirkby 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.