Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROYSTON LANE, S71 3EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYSTON LANE, S71 3EW.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S71 3EW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

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

S71 3EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Royston Lane, 1.1km from Royston in Carlton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 3EW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 3EW are sourced from Output Area E00037701 (shared with 17 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 3EW. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 156,875

4 sales · Mean £ 169,687

Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 170,333

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

4 sales · Mean £ 126,000

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

Crime around S71 3EW is moderate at 51 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils0.0 km
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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.4 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.2 km
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Top Shop Carlton0.2 km
  • Brobot Petroleum0.9 km
  • Barnsley Fuel Station & Convenience Store - Central England Co-operati0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carlton Village WMC & Institute0.4 km
  • Ring O' Bells0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Davy Lamp0.8 km
  • TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley4.2 km
  • Darton5.5 km
  • Fitzwilliam7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Royston Lane/Cronkhill Road0.0 km
  • Royston Lane/Cronkhill Lane0.1 km
  • Carlton Road/Wood Lane0.1 km
  • Carlton Road/Rectory Close0.2 km
  • Royston Lane/Woodroyd Avenue0.2 km