Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LANGDALE ROAD, S71 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGDALE ROAD, S71 1AQ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 1AQ 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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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AQ 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00037182 (shared with 9 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 1AQ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around S71 1AQ is above average at 133 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 offences155
Anti-social behaviour95
Shoplifting86
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.3 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.7 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Dot's Tipple1.0 km
  • Dove Inn0.3 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.8 km
  • The Civic0.5 km
  • The Old Number 70.6 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Back Yard BBQ0.5 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.5 km
  • Dessert Krush0.2 km
  • Eldon Arcade Cafe0.4 km
  • Favela Brazilian Grill0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mercury FF0.7 km
  • Raja Grill0.2 km
  • Spice Night0.6 km
  • + 53 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Premier Express1.0 km
  • New Look0.3 km
  • 5 A Day0.4 km
  • Brasov Supermarket0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • + 87 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.4 km
  • Dodworth3.8 km
  • Wombwell5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Pontefract Road/Market Close0.1 km
  • Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
  • Harborough Hills Road/West Way0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.2 km