Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 3BE.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 3BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S71 3BE has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S71 3BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Athersley North in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within St Helens ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 3BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00037129 (shared with 4 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 3BE. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 3BE is above average at 102 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.

Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting129
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order58
Anti-social behaviour55

school Local Schools

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Athersley North Primary School

Good308 pupils0.3 km
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Laithes Primary School

Good338 pupils0.3 km
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Athersley South Primary School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.4 km
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Mapplewell Primary School

Outstanding340 pupils1.5 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.5 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ad Astra Barnsley CIC0.5 km
  • Tandoori Hut0.6 km
  • Community Shop Ltd0.1 km
  • Food With Friends0.4 km
  • Laithes Breakfast Club0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lotties Deli Delight0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Home Farm Bakery0.3 km
  • Mansfield Road Stores0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Wing Mans Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Get Smashed at Stallones0.9 km
  • Umars Desserts0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Lindhurst Fisheries0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Eastfield Arms0.6 km
  • Athersley Social Club0.4 km
  • New Lodge Working Mens Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley3.2 km
  • Darton3.6 km
  • Dodworth5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Newstead Road/Strelley Road0.2 km
  • Newstead Road/Lindhurst Road0.2 km
  • Lindhurst Road/Trowell Way0.3 km
  • Trowell Way/Radcliffe Road0.3 km
  • Newstead Road/Shortfield Court0.3 km