S71 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Harborough Hill Road, 0.5km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S71 1BQ 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. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.0% year-on-year. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00037174 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOROUGH HILL ROAD, S71 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOROUGH HILL ROAD, S71 1BQ.
285
39
£ 34,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £102k. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
5 sales · Mean £ 88,000
Detached
£ 121,800
1 sales · Mean £ 121,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1BQ is above average at 128 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
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Burton Road Primary School
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Dove Inn0.9 km
- The Civic0.5 km
- The Old Number 70.7 km
- The White Bear0.6 km
- Barnsley East Dene Wmc0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Back Yard BBQ0.6 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.8 km
- Dessert Krush0.8 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.5 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Mercury FF0.8 km
- Raja Grill0.8 km
- Spice Night0.8 km
- Staniforths0.6 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- New Look0.6 km
- 5 A Day0.6 km
- Brasov Supermarket1.0 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.5 km
- + 75 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.4 km
- Dodworth4.0 km
- Darton5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road/Peel Centre Car Park0.2 km
- Eldon Street North/Beckett Street0.2 km
- Eldon Street North/Bridge Street0.3 km
- Barnsley Interchange/D50.3 km
- Barnsley Interchange/C40.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S711BQ · Data under Open Government Licence