S71 1EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belgrave Road, 0.7km from Hoyle Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S71 1EQ 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00037183 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELGRAVE ROAD, S71 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELGRAVE ROAD, S71 1EQ.
316
39
£ 37,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 1EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1EQ. The average age is 38.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 96,000
4 sales · Mean £ 116,250
Terraced
£ 77,500
1 sales · Mean £ 77,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1EQ is moderate at 76 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
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Burton Road Primary School
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Dove Inn0.5 km
- The Civic0.6 km
- The Old Number 70.8 km
- The White Bear0.7 km
- Annie Murrays0.7 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Back Yard BBQ0.7 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.7 km
- Dessert Krush0.5 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.6 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Mercury FF0.8 km
- Raja Grill0.5 km
- Spice Night0.8 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Fresh Shop1.0 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- Supernews0.8 km
- Antonio Business Ltd0.7 km
- Biedronka0.5 km
- + 78 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.5 km
- Dodworth4.1 km
- Wombwell5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.3 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.3 km
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.4 km
- Barnsley Interchange/F10.4 km
- Barnsley Interchange/F20.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711EQ · Data under Open Government Licence