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.
LADOCK CLOSE, S71 2QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADOCK CLOSE, S71 2QJ.
301
45
£ 36,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Burton Road Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
St Helen's Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
5 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Bettalives0.7 km
- Bistro at the Pocket0.7 km
- Everlast Gym0.6 km
- Maggie's0.4 km
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
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Catch0.3 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.4 km
- Ruby's0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: S712QJ · Data under Open Government Licence