Houses for sale in Barnsley, England


House Prices in Barnsley

Properties in Barnsley have an average house price of £179k and had 12,645 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Barnsley is a location in England with 108,163 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.38M.

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Property price trends in Barnsley

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Barnsley sold for £185,838 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 119,483 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £170,107, that's a rise of roughly 9.2%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 15.7% since 2021, a gain of around £25,233 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £129,039, so the typical sold price has climbed about 44% since then, roughly 3.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.1%.

Frequently asked questions about Barnsley


What is the average price for a property for sale in Barnsley?

The average price for a property for sale in Barnsley is £178,842. This amount is 50% lower than the average price in England. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Barnsley.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Barnsley?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Barnsley are Sheffield at an average of £285,260 and Doncaster at an average of £244,699.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Barnsley?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Barnsley are Rotherham at an average of £122,519 and Barnsley at an average of £177,580.


Which train stations are available in or near Barnsley?

Some of the train stations available in or near Barnsley are Barnsley, Wombwell and Dodworth.


Property Price Paid in Barnsley by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £185,838
Price decrease
-0,5%
1,679 Properties
2025 £186,714
Price increase
6%
3,775 Properties
2024 £175,849
Price increase
3%
3,718 Properties
2023 £170,107
Price increase
1%
3,473 Properties
2022 £168,451
Price increase
5%
4,261 Properties
2021 £160,605
Price increase
6%
4,667 Properties
2020 £150,742
Price increase
3%
3,602 Properties
2019 £146,027
Price increase
1%
4,523 Properties
2018 £143,914
Price increase
5%
4,446 Properties
2017 £136,095
Price increase
5%
4,402 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Barnsley

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £313,531.00 2,672 Detached Houses
Flat £106,014.00 587 Flats
Semi Detached House £168,030.00 4,638 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £122,609.00 4,748 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.