S63 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Sandhill in Great Houghton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S63 0BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S63 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00037269 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S63 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S63 0BQ.
280
41
£ 32,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S63 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, S63 0BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S63 0BQ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Sandhill Primary School
Gooseacre Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Massimo Pizza1.0 km
- Billingley Christmas Trees Ltd0.7 km
- Big Papas1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse1.0 km
- Sandhill Tavern1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The General Store1.0 km
- A&H Convenience Store1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe1.8 km
- Goldthorpe1.9 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S630BQ · Data under Open Government Licence