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Location in South YorkshireBarugh Green sits where the marker shows within the county.

44,768
Population
18,916
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£47,562
Avg. household income
1,560
Businesses
567
People per km²
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About Barugh Green

Barugh Green is a small settlement located in South Yorkshire, England, within the postcode area S75. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The village is close to the border with West Yorkshire and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Barnsley and Doncaster.

The local community is active, with a village hall serving as a hub for social events and gatherings. There are a few local amenities, including a small shop and a pub, which contribute to the village’s sense of community. The surrounding landscape offers walking opportunities, with footpaths leading through fields and woodlands. Barugh Green maintains a quiet, rural character, with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Barugh Green

There are 70 schools in and around Barugh Green. Gawber Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Barugh Green

The average property price is £226K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £302K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barugh Green

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Barugh Green, with 45 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barugh Green

Barugh Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Barugh Green

There are 16 GP surgeries within three miles of Barugh Green, the nearest being Barnsley Hospice (0.5 miles away).

Local Data for Barugh Green

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Property Prices 6,768 sales

Average Price £226K
£200 , £14.4M
Detached £302K 2,497
Semi £173K 2,296
Terraced £135K 1,472
Flat £106K 318

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

50 Primary
6 Secondary
14 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 11
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the S75 postcode area.

Barugh Green Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Gawber Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.6 miles Horizon Community College Secondary 1.2 miles Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Primary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles Summer Lane Primary Primary 1.3 miles Wilthorpe Primary School Primary 1.3 miles St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Primary Good 1.3 miles Darton Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Kexborough Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Darton Academy Secondary Good 1.6 miles Keresforth Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Shawlands Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles

Household Income in Barugh Green ONS 2023

The average total household income in Barugh Green is approximately £47,562 a year before tax, 14% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £36,870. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Barugh Green £47,562
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £36,870.

Businesses in Barugh Green ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,560 active businesses based in Barugh Green, around 35 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 37 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,560 Total businesses
35 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 87%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Barugh Green IMD 2025

Barugh Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
6/10
Health
4/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 16%
Working age 61%
Older 65+ 23%
7,144 Children (0-15) 16%
27,244 Working Age 61%
10,383 Older (65+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 28.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barugh Green 328 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Barugh Green sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Violence & Sexual Offences 112
Anti-Social Behaviour 45
Shoplifting 36
Criminal Damage & Arson 34
Public Order 28
Burglary 21
Other Theft 15
Other Crime 10
Vehicle Crime 9
Drugs 7
Robbery 7
Weapons 2
Bicycle Theft 1
Theft from Person 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Dodworth Train Station 1.1 miles
Darton Train Station 1.8 miles
Silkstone Common Train Station 3 miles
Penistone Train Station 4.6 miles
Denby Dale Train Station 5.3 miles
Wombwell Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Higham 0 yards Gawber 0.6 miles Wilthorpe 0.6 miles Barugh 0.6 miles Low Barugh 0.6 miles Higham Common 0.6 miles Pogmoor 0.9 miles Dodworth 1.2 miles Shaw Lands 1.4 miles Kexbrough 1.4 miles Mapplewell 1.4 miles Keresforth Hill 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Barnsley
Ward Old Town
Constituency Barnsley Central
Parish Barnsley, unparished area
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Home Ownership in Barugh Green

Of the 20,032 households in and around Barugh Green, 75% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 75% Social rented 12% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barugh Green.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barugh Green

What is the population of Barugh Green?
Barugh Green has a population of approximately 44,768 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Barugh Green?
The average property in and around Barugh Green sold for about £226,049, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 35% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Barugh Green a deprived area?
Barugh Green sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Barugh Green?
Barugh Green is covered by the S75 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Barugh Green?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Barugh Green, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Barugh Green?
The nearest railway station to Barugh Green is Dodworth Train Station, about 1.1 miles away.

Streets in S75 30 shown View all streets

A616 1 Adkin Royd 1 Agnes Road 2 Airedale Road 2 Alan Road 2 Albion Close 1 Aldbeck Croft 1 Alder Close 1 Alford Close 1 All Saints Close 1 Allendale Road 4 Alston Close 1 Alton Way 1 Ancote Close 1 Annan Close 1 Appleby Close 1 Ash Dyke Close 1 Ashfield Close 1 Austwick Close 1 Avon Close 1 Bagger Wood Hill 1 Bakehouse Lane 1 Ballfield Avenue 2 Ballfield Lane 11 Bamford Close 1 Bank End Lane 2 Bar Avenue 1 Bar Lane 5 Barcroft Flatt 1 Barden Drive 1

Postcodes in S75 50 shown View all postcodes

S75 1AA S75 1AD S75 1AE S75 1AF S75 1AG S75 1AH S75 1AJ S75 1AL S75 1AN S75 1AP S75 1AQ S75 1AR S75 1AS S75 1AT S75 1AU S75 1AW S75 1AX S75 1AY S75 1AZ S75 1BA S75 1BB S75 1BD S75 1BE S75 1BF S75 1BG S75 1BH S75 1BJ S75 1BL S75 1BN S75 1BP S75 1BQ S75 1BW S75 1DA S75 1DB S75 1DD S75 1DE S75 1DF S75 1DG S75 1DJ S75 1DL S75 1DN S75 1DP S75 1DQ S75 1DR S75 1DS S75 1DT S75 1DU S75 1DW S75 1DX S75 1DY