Market outlook for S36
Key indicators for buyers
The S36 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-27.4%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.8x in 2022 to 5.0x today. Rising rents (£667/mo, +5.2%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Barnsley area
A home in Barnsley costs 5.0x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 5.8x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Barnsley area
Average monthly rent in Barnsley is £667, up 5.2% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Barnsley price of £194,298 with a 25% deposit (£49k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £767 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses S36 avg. price with Barnsley rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£767) are £100 more than renting (£667). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £49k — it would take around 11 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
44, THE GREENWAY, CARR ROAD, DEEPCAR S36 2UA | Flat/Maisonette | £51,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
2, MANCHESTER ROAD, DEEPCAR S36 2RD | Detached | £320,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
1, POT HOUSE LANE, STOCKSBRIDGE S36 1ES | Semi-detached | £166,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
3, ROCK PLACE, DEEPCAR S36 2RY | Terraced | £150,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
86, PATERSON CLOSE, STOCKSBRIDGE S36 1JG | Semi-detached | £160,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
APARTMENT 9, GREEN MOOR HEIGHTS, 12, EDWARD STREET, STOCKSBRIDGE S36 1BJ | Flat/Maisonette | £120,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
14, WELLHOUSE WAY, PENISTONE |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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