New Homes in Barnsley
Barnsley is a charming South Yorkshire market town offering an appealing mix of green space, culture and connectivity. Just 16 miles north of Sheffield, it’s ideal for families and professionals alike, with highly rated schools, a welcoming community and access to nearby cities.
The Glass Works in the town centre brings together shops, restaurants and a 13-screen cinema, while green spaces like Locke Park offer plenty of room to relax. With excellent rail links to Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield, plus the Peak District on your doorstep, this well-connected location blends urban convenience with countryside appeal.
Explore our new homes in Barnsley today.
Penning Fold
Wellhouse Lane, Penistone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S36 8ER
- £277,000 to £440,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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Lockwood Fields
Owl Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7PZ
- £238,000 to £400,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
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Ambler's Meadow, East Ardsley
Bradford Road, East Ardsley, West Yorkshire, WF3 2DL
- £300,000 to £395,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
Affinity
Derwent Chase, Waverley, South Yorkshire, S60 8AT
- £98,500 to £362,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
Wadsworth Gardens
Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 6HS
- £100,000 to £343,500
- 1 and 3 bedroom
Thornberry Gardens
Lodge Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 2PB
- £197,995 to £329,995
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
The Skylarks
Brighouse Road, Calderdale, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8EF
- £325,000 to £497,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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New Homes in Barnsley Highlights
- Charming Lifestyle: Barnsley blends Yorkshire countryside beauty with a proud industrial heritage. This vibrant town offers a strong sense of community, affordable living, and easy access to nearby cities like Sheffield and Leeds—perfect for those seeking balance between rural calm and urban energy.
- Attractions & Activities: Explore cultural gems like the award-winning Experience Barnsley Museum, Cannon Hall, and Elsecar Heritage Centre. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the stunning Peak District National Park just a short drive away, plus local green spaces like Locke Park and Worsbrough Mill Country Park.
- Strong Education: Barnsley features a variety of well-performing schools, including several rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. With further education options at Barnsley College and nearby universities, the town supports learners of all ages.
- Excellent Transport Links: Barnsley is well-connected via the M1 motorway and direct rail links to Sheffield, Leeds, and Manchester. Local bus services and proximity to Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport make regional and national travel convenient.
New Homes in Barnsley FAQs
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An exciting town with great connections and a superb setting, Barnsley appeals to homebuyers for a variety of reasons. And thanks to offers like our Part Exchange scheme, where we could act as a guaranteed buyer for your existing home, there are lots of great ways to buy your new home in Barnsley through us.
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Barnsley offers easy access to swathes of open countryside, not least to the west of town where you can enjoy the spectacular Peak District just a short drive from home. The Cooper Gallery and the Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre will be even closer to your front door, while Calypso Cove Waterpark is a great day out for the whole family.
Wentworth Castle is only a few miles from the centre of town, where you can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the historic landmark and its pretty gardens. From Locke Park and Penny Pie Park to walks around the Fleets and shopping trips to Barnsley Market, you can also enjoy the beautiful Worsbrough Country Park on the southern edge of town. -
This is a great place to live if you have children or plan to in the future. St Mary’s Church of England Primary is a good local school for younger kids, while Gawber Primary is an outstanding by Ofsted. Barnsley College is also in the education board’s top bracket and perfect for further education, while Horizon Community College and the all-through Springwell Alternative Academy are both classed as good.
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Barnsley’s transport links are one of the town’s foremost features. Yorkshire hubs such as Leeds and Bradford are only around 20 miles away, while Sheffield is less than 15 miles from Barnsley. You can get to all of these cities by using the M1 motorway which passes just to the west of town, while rail services are also good. It’s just over 20 minutes to Sheffield for example, while you can catch the train to Leeds in a little over half an hour.