Houses for sale in Barnsley, Barnsley


House Prices in Barnsley

Properties in Barnsley have an average house price of £175k and had 8,600 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Barnsley is an area in Barnsley with 89,604 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 £191,901 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 95,765 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 £167,552, that's a rise of roughly 14.5%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 21.9% since 2021, a gain of around £34,456 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £122,077, so the typical sold price has climbed about 57.2% since then, roughly 4.6% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.5%.

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 £175,495. This amount is 1% lower than the average price in Barnsley. 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 Penistone East at an average of £372,121, Dodworth at an average of £232,946 and Darton West at an average of £220,909.


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

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Barnsley are Kingstone at an average of £125,271, Central at an average of £128,041 and St Helens at an average of £142,727.


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 £191,901
Price increase
5%
183 Properties
2025 £183,088
Price increase
4%
2,603 Properties
2024 £175,384
Price increase
4%
2,990 Properties
2023 £167,552
Price increase
2%
2,824 Properties
2022 £164,532
Price increase
4%
3,441 Properties
2021 £157,445
Price increase
7%
3,861 Properties
2020 £146,157
Price increase
2%
2,933 Properties
2019 £143,336
Price increase
3%
3,813 Properties
2018 £138,759
Price increase
7%
3,612 Properties
2017 £129,639
Price increase
6%
3,503 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
Semi Detached House £167,197.00 3,189 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £121,799.00 3,167 Terraced Houses
Detached House £300,170.00 1,818 Detached Houses
Flat £104,750.00 426 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.