Average house price in Barnsley
The average house price in Barnsley (Yorkshire and The Humber) is £173,100, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 5.6% over the last 12 months. That is 36% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Barnsley ranks 323rd most expensive of 360 local authorities — in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
- Average price
- £173,100
- 12-month change
- +5.6%
- vs UK average
- -36%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 323rd / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £274,821 |
| Semi-detached | £171,022 |
| Terraced | £138,745 |
| Flat / maisonette | £91,016 |
Nearby areas in Yorkshire and The Humber
- City of Kingston upon Hull£135,051
- North East Lincolnshire£149,911
- Doncaster£173,624
- North Lincolnshire£179,553
- Bradford£188,505
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Barnsley?
- The average house price in Barnsley is £173,100, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Barnsley?
- Average house prices in Barnsley have risen by 5.6% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Barnsley?
- An average detached home in Barnsley costs £274,821 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Barnsley?
- An average flat or maisonette in Barnsley costs £91,016 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Barnsley expensive compared with the UK average?
- Barnsley's average house price of £173,100 is 36% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Barnsley rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Barnsley is the 323rd most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
The full picture for Barnsley
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Barnsley.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.