S74 Barnsley has demonstrated moderate capital appreciation at 4.4% annualised over five years, with rental growth outpacing this at 5.8%. The trajectory score of 55.5/100 places it in the 79th percentile nationally, indicating above-average performance relative to UK postcodes. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the same period. The district is characterised as latent-stage gentrification, suggesting limited transformation activity currently. For investors evaluating the area, the rental yield differential and national ranking warrant consideration alongside local economic factors and existing property conditions.
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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 2.0 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by demand.
Barnsley (S74) common questions
Is Barnsley up and coming?
Barnsley (S74) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 30% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.0 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 65/100 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 (S74) 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 (S74) is £660 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barnsley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sheffield (S12), Barnsley (S70), Sheffield (S35), Rotherham (S61), Rotherham (S62). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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