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House prices in Barnsley
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Barnsley have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.8% to a typical £173,077, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £171,221.
That's 36% below the UK average of £271,295.
Barnsley house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Barnsley
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £273,837 ▲ +3.0%
- Semi-detached £171,221 ▲ +4.5%
- Terraced £138,845 ▲ +4.1%
- Flat £91,508 ▼ -0.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 105 CHERRY TREE STREET, S74 8DG | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 76 GRAY STREET, S74 8JL | £200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 MOORLAND COURT, S71 5FG | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 EDGEHILL ROAD, S75 6NG | £235,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 CROSS STREET, S74 0NR | £170,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 RYLSTONE WALK, S70 3BY | £240,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 84 KESTREL ROAD, S75 1AL | £326,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 53 SNYDALE ROAD, S72 8LH | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 RING FARM CRESCENT, S72 8FQ | £317,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 61 WORSBROUGH ROAD, S70 5RE | £100,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Barnsley costs 4.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Barnsley ranks nationally →
Barnsley is the 22nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 98,581 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Barnsley.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 42.4%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £887
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Doncaster £172,857
- House prices in St Helens £182,923
- House prices in Liverpool £184,670
- House prices in South Tyneside £159,318
- House prices in Gateshead £158,765
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
- House prices in Calderdale £189,509
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Barnsley?
- The average house price in Barnsley is £173,077, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Barnsley changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Barnsley have risen +3.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Barnsley by property type?
- Latest average prices in Barnsley:
- detached homes: £273,837
- semi-detached homes: £171,221
- terraced homes: £138,845
- flats: £91,508
- Is Barnsley affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Barnsley costs 4.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Barnsley ranks nationally.
- Is Barnsley an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Barnsley costs £173,077 — 36% less than the UK average of £271,295. Barnsley is the 22nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Barnsley?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Barnsley's average of £173,077, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Barnsley?
- On a typical Barnsley sale at £173,077, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,100–£3,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Barnsley?
- Moving home in Barnsley typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.