Area Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S63 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S63 postcode area.

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Population

43,037

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,960 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 40, S63 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £182k. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

home £182,120 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S63 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1113 active and 307 retired postcodes.

The largest share of S63 (19%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (15%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes S63 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in S63 are around £182k, up 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S63 at 356 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 40 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 S63 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5887
Anti-social behaviour2105
Criminal damage and arson1643
Public order1126
Burglary1049

school Local Schools

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Lacewood Primary School

Good284 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good153 pupils
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Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils
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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities

Requires Improvement675 pupils
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Gooseacre Primary Academy

Good358 pupils
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The Hill Primary Academy

Requires Improvement387 pupils
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Highgate Primary Academy

Good351 pupils
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Carrfield Primary Academy

Good292 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Thurnscoe Studios
  • Glasshouse
  • Holiday Inn Express Rotherham-North
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Subway
  • Charlottes at Harrisons Antiques
  • Direct Foodservice
  • GT Snax
  • Jamie's Diner
  • + 39 more
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Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Onyx Fish Bar and Grill
  • YO! SUSHI UK LTD
  • Yummy
  • Amigos
  • Bite Me Sandwich Bar
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Go Local Extra
  • Goldthorpe Mini Mart
  • A&H Convenience Store
  • Andy's News
  • Future Physique
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Asda
  • Co-operative
  • Home Bargains
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Body Carnegie
  • Bolton On Dearne Ex-Servicemens Social Club
  • Butchers Arms
  • Crossbar Social Club
  • Dearne Playhouse
  • + 33 more