BARNSLEY’S average house prices and private rents have both climbed sharply over the last year.
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average house price in the borough reached £170,000 in May 2025.
That marks a 6.8 per cent rise compared to the previous year and it is significantly higher than the regional increase of 5.1 per cent.
The rental market is following a similar upward trajectory, with the average private rent in Barnsley hitting £642 per month in June 2025, an increase of 4.5 per cent over the year.
A one-bedroom property now averages £467 per month, while two-bedroom homes are at £580.
Families needing more space are paying an average of £694 for three-bedroom homes and just over £1,000 for four or more bedrooms.
