Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 1BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

238

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs9
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Wilthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.8 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.2 km
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Athersley South Primary School

Good310 pupils1.3 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.3 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.5 km
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Laithes Primary School

Good338 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Keel Inn0.8 km
  • The Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • Honeywell Inn0.8 km
restaurant

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
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Frydays1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
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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