Houses for sale in Barnsley, Wakefield
House Prices in Barnsley
Properties in Barnsley have an average house price of £220k and had 130 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Barnsley is an area in Wakefield with 1,218 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £545k.
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Neighbourhoods in Barnsley
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Property price trends in Barnsley
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Barnsley sold for £260,965 in 2026. That figure comes from 1,490 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 £210,327, that's a rise of roughly 24.1%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 15.2% since 2021, a gain of around £34,340 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £177,502, so the typical sold price has climbed about 47% since then, roughly 3.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 2.6%.
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 £220,046. This amount is 6% higher than the average price in Wakefield. 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 Wakefield Rural at an average of £249,146 and Crofton, Ryhill And Walton at an average of £202,500.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Barnsley?
The location with the most affordable properties for sale in Barnsley is Hemsworth at an average of £196,257.
Which train stations are available in or near Barnsley?
Some of the train stations available in or near Barnsley are Fitzwilliam, Barnsley and Darton.
Property Price Paid in Barnsley by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £260,965 | 
14% |
22 Properties |
| 2025 | £225,478 |
15% |
47 Properties |
| 2024 | £192,742 | 
-9% |
32 Properties |
| 2023 | £210,327 |
-12% |
29 Properties |
| 2022 | £235,527 |
4% |
54 Properties |
| 2021 | £226,625 |
8% |
64 Properties |
| 2020 | £208,372 |
18% |
54 Properties |
| 2019 | £170,709 |
2% |
55 Properties |
| 2018 | £166,587 |
5% |
60 Properties |
| 2017 | £158,900 |
-12% |
54 Properties |
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 | £313,174.00 | 40 Detached Houses |
| Semi Detached House | £197,926.00 | 34 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £171,816.00 | 49 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £132,928.00 | 7 Flats |
Transport in Barnsley
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