S71 1BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Smithy Green in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00168720 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S71 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 1BF.
238
42
£ 36,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S71 1BF's 70% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1BF. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 1BF has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Wilthorpe Primary School
Burton Road Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Athersley South Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
Queens Road Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Laithes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Huddersfield Road Post Office0.8 km
- B&M Retail1.0 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.5 km
- Ellisons Chemist0.9 km
- Dot's Shop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Keel Inn0.8 km
- The Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Honeywell Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Sports Village at Honeywell0.6 km
- Sandwich Box0.7 km
- Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.8 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- Asda Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Frydays1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.4 km
- Dodworth4.0 km
- Darton4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Smithies Lane/Rockingham Street0.1 km
- Honeywell Grove/Halifax Street0.2 km
- Smithies Lane/Hartington Drive0.2 km
- Rockingham Street/Stone Street0.2 km
- Honeywell Grove/Hartington Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711BF · Data under Open Government Licence