West End Crescent Royston, Barnsley
39 addresses across 4 postcodes (S71), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1802768.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 11, E: 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 Darton, about 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) 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 74 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Practice, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,000 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £111,000 | £85,000 | £137,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £91,475 | £87,950 | £95,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £84,500 | £74,000 | £95,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £104,250 | £83,500 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | 23 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 29 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 22 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2021 | 24 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2020 | 5 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 23 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2017 | 15 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 34 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2016 | 3 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £83,500 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 24 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2013 | 22 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 23 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £87,950 | |
| 14 Aug 2009 | 24 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2009 | 23 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2005 | 15 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 6 May 2005 | 34 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £83,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 8 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 3 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £86,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 5 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £62,700 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 22 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 12 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £38,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | 11 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 21 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 8 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £33,500 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 8 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £24,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 11 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 18 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £27,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 3 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £35,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 24 S71 4LW | Semi-detached | £25,500 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22). Built: 1930-1949 (17); 1950-1966 (4); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (10).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (54% of about 1,510 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 4LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| S71 4LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S71 4RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S71 4RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 74 m and 78 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S71 4LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 4LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 4RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 4RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darton 121,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street/West End Avenue Royston | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A24 Barnsley Town Centre | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 32.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Practice | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Barnsley District Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Royston - Yorks, Royston Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 4,720 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West End Crescent Allotments 2.5 ha | 80 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Late prehistoric settlement in Notton Park, 650m north west of Lee Lane Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Late prehistoric settlement in Notton Park, 650m north west of Lee Lane Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Muscle Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Applehaigh Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Applehaigh Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cold Hiendley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 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) | 11.3 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 39 |
8 of the street's 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Meadstead | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| Parkside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Friends Association S71 4LN | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Premier Royston S71 4RW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Cross Inn S71 4SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group t/a Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Meadstead Academy S71 4JS | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Mich's Kitchen S71 4SF | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Cool Kidz R Us S71 4JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Summer Fields Primary Academy S71 4SF | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Homefarm Crafts S71 4RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Oakwood Grange S71 4EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Aldi S71 4RF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Grove (20); On or near West End Crescent (13); On or near West End Avenue (12); On or near Summer View (11); On or near Sycamore Drive (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 7 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 4LW: 36 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- S71 4LN: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- S71 4RR: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- S71 4RS: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Sycamore Court · Manor Drive · The Pastures · Back Lane West · Autumn Close · Westfields · Manor Grove · High View · Sycamore Drive · West Grove · Henderson Glen
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.