Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 2FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 2FQ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 2FQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, S71 2FQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

S71 2FQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Burton Grange in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 2FQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2FQ are sourced from Output Area E00037534 (shared with 13 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 2FQ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S71 2FQ 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order17
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.4 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.2 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.3 km
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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.4 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • D Speed Butchers0.9 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Vavi's Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Akram Chemists0.9 km
  • Intake 50.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.7 km
  • West Green WMC Ltd0.7 km
  • The Olde Bridge Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bailey's Catering0.6 km
  • Jen Jens0.3 km
  • Sodexo Limited (Staff Canteen)0.4 km
  • Alice's Cafe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ashiana0.3 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Tina's Top Shop0.2 km
  • Yorkshire Fried Chicken0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley3.0 km
  • Darton6.2 km
  • Wombwell6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fish Dam Lane/King Edward Street0.1 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/King Edward Street0.1 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Carr Street0.2 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Preston Way0.2 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Carr Street0.2 km