Area Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S71 postcode area.

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Population

47,235

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,122 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S71's 61% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £199k. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

home £199,285 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S71 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1209 active and 189 retired postcodes.

The largest share of S71 (19%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes S71 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in S71 are around £199k, down 12.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S71 at 415 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S71 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6727
Anti-social behaviour2647
Criminal damage and arson2014
Shoplifting1984
Public order1599

school Local Schools

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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils
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Athersley North Primary School

Good308 pupils
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Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Good509 pupils
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils
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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils
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Summerfields Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils
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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Poundstretcher Ltd
  • Wells Post Office
  • Akram Chemists
  • B&M Retail
  • Bargain Booze
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Alexandra W M C
  • Athersley Social Club
  • Barnsley Bowl
  • Carlton & Smithies Club
  • Carlton Village WMC & Institute
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cow and Cream
  • Redbrick Retro
  • Servest Catering Ltd
  • Starbucks
  • Ad Astra Barnsley CIC
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda
  • Aldi
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-operative
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Cali Cruz Burgers
  • KFC
  • Kings Fish & Chips
  • Langdale Road Fisheries
  • Lindhurst Fisheries
  • + 37 more