Westfields Royston, Barnsley
28 addresses across 3 postcodes (S71), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1802849.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 D; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darton, about 4.4 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Notton Park, is about 760 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 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Practice, about 640 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £160,000 | £145,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £104,500 | £104,500 | £104,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £105,000 | £104,000 | £106,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | 21 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 29 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 10 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 9 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 2 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £104,500 | |
| 6 Aug 2021 | 10 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 7 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2018 | 9 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 21 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £72,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 18 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 31 May 2013 | 5 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 25 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 18 S71 4RX | Terraced | £96,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2007 | 29 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2007 | 20 S71 4RX | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 5 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2006 | 29 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2006 | 18 S71 4RX | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 9 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2005 | 31 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2005 | 20 S71 4RX | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 20 S71 4RX | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 21 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £42,950 | |
| 31 Jul 2000 | 5 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £38,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 5 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 21 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £32,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 5 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £37,250 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 10 S71 4RX | Semi-detached | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (5); 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 D (26% of about 730 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 4RX | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| S71 4RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S71 4RY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 76 m and 78 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S71 4RT | 100% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| S71 4RX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S71 4RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darton 121,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Sandal and Agbrigg 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 13 within 800 m; nearest High Street/West End Avenue Royston | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A24 Barnsley Town Centre | 5.0 km |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 4.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 32.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest High Street Practice | 640 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 640 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 1.5 km |
| Hospital | Barnsley District Hospital | 4.9 km |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 5.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Royston - Yorks, Royston Cashzone | 640 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Notton Park 45 ha | 760 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 520 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest West End Crescent Allotments 2.5 ha | 200 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 46 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, 1.0 km west. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| 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 | 1.0 km west |
| Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 460 m east |
| Applehaigh Clough | Valley | 1.0 km north-west |
| Muscle Hill | Hill | 1.1 km south-west |
| Applehaigh Wood | Wood | 1.1 km north |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.1 km north-east |
| Cold Hiendley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 28 |
3 of the street's 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Meadstead | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m | 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 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | 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 | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Cross Inn S71 4SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Royston S71 4RW | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Mich's Kitchen S71 4SF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Summer Fields Primary Academy S71 4SF | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Impact Food Group t/a Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Meadstead Academy S71 4JS | School/college/university | 440 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West End Crescent (13); On or near Chevet View (8); On or near Autumn Close (7); On or near The Pastures (6); On or near Lee Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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 4RX: 26 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- S71 4RT: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
- S71 4RY: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
West Grove · High Street · Sycamore Court · The Pastures · Back Lane West · Tanfield Close · West End Crescent · Little Westfields · Chevet View · Orchard Drive · Henderson Glen · Applehaigh Grove
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.