Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 1AH.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 1AH 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S71 1AH's 57% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S71 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 S71 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00037176 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1AH. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near S71 1AH are high at 170 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.

Violence and sexual offences186
Anti-social behaviour110
Public order74
Other theft43
Criminal damage and arson39

school Local Schools

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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.3 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.9 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils0.9 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Ellisons Chemist0.6 km
  • Fresh Shop0.7 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • Supernews0.5 km
  • + 80 more
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Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • The Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • George & Dragon0.9 km
  • Dot's Tipple0.9 km
  • Dove Inn0.8 km
  • The Civic0.3 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Glass House0.7 km
  • JJ's Cafe0.9 km
  • Novacity0.6 km
  • The Secret Italian0.9 km
  • Asda Cafe0.5 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mercury FF0.6 km
  • Raja Grill0.7 km
  • Spice Night0.5 km
  • Staniforths0.4 km
  • + 50 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.2 km
  • Dodworth3.8 km
  • Darton5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Eldon Street North/Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Barnsley Interchange/C40.1 km
  • Barnsley Interchange/D50.1 km
  • Eldon Street North/Beckett Street0.1 km
  • Barnsley Interchange/B10.1 km