S71 1BE is an active urban area on Harborough Hill Road, 0.3km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S71 1BE offers 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00037203 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOROUGH HILL ROAD, S71 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOROUGH HILL ROAD, S71 1BE.
235
37
£ 36,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S71 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £50k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1BE. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 50,000
2 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S71 1BE are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burton Road Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Summer Lane Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Civic0.7 km
- The Old Number 70.9 km
- The White Bear0.8 km
- Annie Murrays0.9 km
- Hill 16 Bar & Lounge0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Back Yard BBQ0.8 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.7 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.8 km
- The Salt House0.8 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Spice Night1.0 km
- Staniforths0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shop1.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Superdrug0.9 km
- Supernews1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Chinese Medical & Skin Centre1.0 km
- D S Fruits0.9 km
- + 59 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.7 km
- Dodworth4.2 km
- Darton5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Harborough Hill Road/Twibell Street0.1 km
- Dryden Road/Peel Centre Car Park0.1 km
- Old Mill Lane/Old Mill Bridge0.2 km
- Eldon Street North/Beckett Street0.4 km
- Honeywell Street/Leighton Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711BE · Data under Open Government Licence