About Barnsley
Barnsley is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the GL7 postcode area and is situated near the River Severn, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The village has a modest population and retains a rural character, with traditional stone buildings and narrow lanes typical of the region. Barnsley is close to the border with Herefordshire and is well placed for exploring the wider Cotswolds area. The local community is active, with regular events held in the village hall and nearby church. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, thanks to the network of footpaths and bridleways that pass through the rolling hills. While not a major tourist destination, Barnsley provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking a quiet countryside experience.
Local Government
District
Barnsley
Ward
Dearne South
Constituency
Wentworth and Dearne
Parish
Barnsley, unparished area
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Property Prices 29,669 sales
Average Price
£172K
£200
—
£15.81M
Detached
£257K
6,973
Semi
£144K
10,758
Terraced
£105K
9,617
Flat
£89K
1,207
Nearest Train Stations 1 stations
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
11
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Other
Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School
Bibury Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Kingshill School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Primary School
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Paternoster School
Chesterton Primary School
Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Streets in Barnsley 30 shown View all streets
A616
1
A635
1
Abbey Farm View
1
Abbey Grove
1
Abbey Lane
2
Abbots Close
1
Abbots Road
4
Aberford Grove
1
Acacia Grove
1
Acorn Way
3
Acre Road
1
Adkin Royd
1
Agnes Road
4
Agnes Terrace
2
Ainsdale Close
1
Ainsdale Court
1
Ainsdale Road
2
Airedale Road
2
Aireton Road
1
Alan Road
2
Alba Close
1
Albany Close
2
Albert Street
4
Albert Street East
3
Albion Close
1
Albion Road
1
Albion Terrace
1
Aldbeck Croft
1
Alder Close
1
Alder Grove
1
Postcodes in Barnsley 50 shown View all postcodes
S70 1AA
S70 1AH
S70 1AL
S70 1AP
S70 1AQ
S70 1AR
S70 1AT
S70 1AW
S70 1AX
S70 1AY
S70 1BA
S70 1BB
S70 1BD
S70 1BG
S70 1BH
S70 1BL
S70 1BN
S70 1BP
S70 1BW
S70 1BY
S70 1DF
S70 1DL
S70 1DR
S70 1ED
S70 1EG
S70 1EQ
S70 1FA
S70 1GW
S70 1HA
S70 1HB
S70 1HD
S70 1HE
S70 1HG
S70 1HH
S70 1HP
S70 1HS
S70 1HU
S70 1HX
S70 1HY
S70 1JA
S70 1JB
S70 1JD
S70 1JE
S70 1JF
S70 1JG
S70 1JH
S70 1JJ
S70 1JL
S70 1JN
S70 1JP
Notable & Famous People from Barnsley 31 people
Alan Barton
Singer
British musician (1953–1995)
Arthur Holland
Association football referee
football referee
Brian Greenhoff
Association football player
English football player (1953-2013)
Chris Dobson
Badminton player
badminton player
Chris Morgan
Association football coach
English association footballer and manager (born 1977)
Darren Gough
Cricketer
Cricket player of England. (born 1970)
David Bainbridge
Sculptor
British artist
David Hatch
Actor
English comic actor, BBC radio producer, radio executive, Chairman of National Consumer Council and the Parole Board (1939-2007)
Ed Clancy
Sport cyclist
English racing cyclist
Geoff Horsfield
Association football coach
British footballer (born 1973)
Gordon West
Association football player
English footballer (1943-2012)
Harold Hurrell
Painter
British artist
Henry Jackson
Military personnel
Royal Navy officer (1855–1929)
Jimmy Greenhoff
Association football coach
English footballer (born 1946)
Joann Fletcher
Egyptologist
British egyptologist
Joanne Harris
Writer
British and French author
Joe Whitaker
John Arden
Writer
British playwright (1930–2012)
John Duttine
Stage actor
British actor
John Mayock
Athletics competitor
British athlete
John Stones
Association football player
English association football player (born 1994)
Karen Lumley
Politician
British politician (1964–2023)
Katherine Kelly
Actor
English actress
Keith Burkinshaw
Association football coach
English footballer and manager (born 1935)
Keith Stewartson
Mathematician
British mathematician (1925-1983)
Mark Crossley
Association football coach
British footballer (born 1969)
Mark Jones
Association football player
English footballer, born 1933 (1933–1958)
Megan Sylvester
Competitive diver
synchronised diver
Paul Quinn
Composer
British musician
Ron Coe
Sport cyclist
English racing cyclist (1933-1988)
Tommy Taylor
Association football player
English footballer (1932–1958)