Springvale Road Grimethorpe, Barnsley
51 addresses across 6 postcodes (S72), about 620 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 1803804.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £70,500 across 1 sale.
- 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 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 Thurnscoe, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grimethorpe Surgery, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £70,500 | £70,500 | £70,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2025 | UNIT B1, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2024 | UNIT B3, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £144,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jan 2023 | UNIT A3, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £145,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2022 | UNIT B3, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £144,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jan 2022 | UNIT B8, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £228,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Nov 2021 | COUNTRYWIDE HOUSE S72 7BA | Other | £3,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2019 | UNIT A2, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £85,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Feb 2018 | UNIT B5, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £78,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2015 | UNIT C5, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £78,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2014 | UNIT B8, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £144,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Nov 2014 | UNIT C4, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £78,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jul 2013 | UNIT B2, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Other | £56,400 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 May 2008 | UNIT B5, GROVE PARK S72 7BF | Terraced | £70,500 | Leasehold. |
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 (86% of about 1,050 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)
- CAXTON HOUSE SURGERY, 53 HIGH STREET, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, S72 7BB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (370 m)
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S72 7BF | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S72 7FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S72 7FF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S72 7BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S72 7GH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S72 7NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 36 m and 46 m above sea level (44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S72 7BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S72 7BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S72 7FB | 92% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| S72 7FF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S72 7GH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S72 7NL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thurnscoe 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Moorthorpe 208,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Goldthorpe 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springvale Road/Spring Hill Road Grimethorpe | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hemsworth Bus Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 37.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grimethorpe Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grimethorpe & Shafton Dental Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,760 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,620 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acorn Way Allotments 2.1 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Rakes Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| West Haigh Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Addey Bottoms | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Storrs Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 48 | 54 |
6 of the street's 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ladywood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP's Street Food S72 7FF | Mobile caterer | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Gather & Gather S72 7GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Lo's Pharmacy Ltd S72 7LJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Marys Little Lamb S72 7BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Grimethorpe Activity Zone S72 7BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Old Colliers Cafe S72 7LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Pizza Palace S72 7LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| What U Like S72 7LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Home Farm Bakery S72 7LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Pizza Crazy & BBQ S72 7LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Taylor's Pit Bottom S72 7LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Card and Candy Corner S72 7LR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Baron Store S72 7LR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Peace Garden S72 7LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Asda S72 7LT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spring Hill Road (7); On or near Springvale Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- S72 7BF: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- S72 7FB: 18 addresses
- S72 7FF: 11 addresses
- S72 7BA: 1 address
- S72 7GH: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- S72 7NL: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Long Royd · Spring Hill Road · Portland Crescent · Park Spring Road · Tudor Court · Oakroyd Crescent · Windsor Walk · Clayburn Road · Cudworth View · Queensway · Carlton Street
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.