S71 1DL is an active urban area located 0.2km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S71 1DL 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, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00037203 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S71 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 1DL.
235
37
£ 36,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1DL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1DL is above average at 118 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Intake 20.9 km
- D S Fruits1.0 km
- Dave & Dave1.0 km
- E B Price & Son1.0 km
- Joseph Cliffe1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Civic0.8 km
- The White Bear0.9 km
- Annie Murrays1.0 km
- Hill 16 Bar & Lounge1.0 km
- Old Tailors0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Back Yard BBQ0.9 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.8 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.9 km
- The Salt House0.9 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Staniforths0.9 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.8 km
- Dodworth4.3 km
- Darton5.2 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
- Burton Road/Burton Bank Road0.3 km
- Burton Road/Burton Bank Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711DL · Data under Open Government Licence