Old Town, Barnsley
Key facts
Old Town is a UK electoral ward in Barnsley. Old Town has everything you need day-to-day — pubs, shops and fast food are all local.
About Old Town
Old Town has everything you need day-to-day — pubs, shops and fast food are all local. If you want more choice, there's a wider range of cafés and restaurants just outside the neighbourhood.
Schools are a real strength here. Wilthorpe Primary and St Mary's C of E are both in the neighbourhood, and Outstanding-rated Gawber Primary is close by.
Getting around is straightforward. You've got plenty of bus stops nearby and a railway station just outside the neighbourhood boundary.
Crime has dropped steadily over the last 2 years. Your living costs will be below the UK average too, thanks to low council tax and cheaper utilities.
House prices for detached homes are higher than in neighbouring neighbourhoods, but terraces and flats give you better value if you want more space without the extra cost.
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