| Council | Barnsley |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£156,021
£264,886
£88,525
£161,211
£118,994
Is Barnsley a nice place to live?
Barnsley is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Barnsley?
Barnsley has an average crime rate of 136.2 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Nightclub and Hanson Street, as reported by South Yorkshire Police.
What are the best schools in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 74 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Jump Primary School, Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School, Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Birdwell Primary School and Greenfield Primary School. Note: 11 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Barnsley?
The majority of residents in Barnsley identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).