Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LADOCK CLOSE, S71 2QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADOCK CLOSE, S71 2QJ.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S71 2QJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £143k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S71 2QJ is a safe, established residential area on Ladock Close, 0.6km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 2QJ are sourced from Output Area E00037205 (shared with 8 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 2QJ. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,500

2 sales · Mean £ 140,500

Semi-Detached

£ 126,000

2 sales · Mean £ 126,000

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

S71 2QJ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils0.5 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.4 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils1.4 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Intake 20.6 km
  • D Speed Butchers0.9 km
  • Tennyson Road Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Tyke Racing0.6 km
  • Travis Perkins0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Bettalives0.7 km
  • Bistro at the Pocket0.7 km
  • Everlast Gym0.6 km
  • Maggie's0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Monk Bretton Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Harborough Hills Social Pub0.9 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.8 km
  • Keel Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Catch0.3 km
  • Dragon Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ruby's0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.2 km
  • Dodworth4.8 km
  • Wombwell5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Burton Road/Tennyson Road0.2 km
  • Burton Road/Tennyson Road0.2 km
  • Burton Road/Old Mill0.4 km
  • Tennyson Road/Winsor Crescent0.4 km
  • Burton Road/Old Mill0.4 km