S73 Barnsley demonstrates moderate market fundamentals with a trajectory score of 52.4/100, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. Over five years, residential prices have grown at 4.4% compound annual rate, while rental yields have expanded faster at 5.8% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor demand relative to capital appreciation. Population growth of 0.8% over the same period indicates stable rather than expanding demand dynamics. The district sits at a latent gentrification stage, meaning structural conditions for neighbourhood change exist but have yet to activate. For investors and buyers, these metrics point to a market with rental income momentum outpacing capital growth, though overall appreciation remains below national averages.
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- 1Property prices up 3.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Barnsley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Barnsley (S73) common questions
Is Barnsley up and coming?
Barnsley (S73) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 44% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Barnsley safe?
Barnsley has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Barnsley?
The average property price in Barnsley (S73) is £182k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Barnsley?
The median monthly rent in Barnsley (S73) is £660 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barnsley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Barnsley (S72), Barnsley (S71), Rotherham (S63), Pontefract (WF9), Barnsley (S70). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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