S71 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Langdale Road, 0.6km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 1AF represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00037184 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGDALE ROAD, S71 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGDALE ROAD, S71 1AF.
311
42
£ 37,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S71 1AF's 56% 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 £81k. Property prices are trending down 44.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1AF. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 81,000
4 sales · Mean £ 92,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1AF is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queens Road Academy
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Burton Road Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Dot's Tipple1.0 km
- Dove Inn0.3 km
- Heaven and Ale0.9 km
- The Civic0.5 km
- The Old Number 70.6 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Back Yard BBQ0.5 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.5 km
- Dessert Krush0.2 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.4 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.6 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Mercury FF0.7 km
- Raja Grill0.3 km
- Spice Night0.6 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Premier Express1.0 km
- New Look0.3 km
- 5 A Day0.4 km
- Brasov Supermarket0.4 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- + 84 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.4 km
- Dodworth3.9 km
- Wombwell5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
- Harborough Hills Road/West Way0.2 km
- Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S711AF · Data under Open Government Licence