Market outlook for S63
Key indicators for buyers
The S63 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-39.8%), 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 £102,333 with a 25% deposit (£26k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £404 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses S63 avg. price with Barnsley rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£404) are £263 less than renting (£667). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £26k — it would take around 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
11, PICKHILLS GROVE, GOLDTHORPE S63 9FN | Semi-detached | £185,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
16, LEADLEY STREET, GOLDTHORPE S63 9LW | Terraced | £42,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
4, MERE VIEW, WATH UPON DEARNE S63 6FL | Semi-detached | £215,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
7, KING STREET, GOLDTHORPE S63 9LZ | Terraced | £63,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
6, MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, THURNSCOE S63 0TA | Flat/Maisonette | £70,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
15, FREDERICK STREET, GOLDTHORPE S63 9NH | Terraced | £39,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
27, PARK WAY, THURNSCOE S63 0AX |
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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