Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

DOLES CRESCENT, S71 4JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLES CRESCENT, S71 4JY.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 4JY 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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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, S71 4JY 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 4JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Doles Crescent, 0.3km from Royston in Royston (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 4JY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £76k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4JY are sourced from Output Area E00037688 (shared with 10 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 4JY. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 76,000

1 sales · Mean £ 76,000

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

S71 4JY has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft15
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils0.1 km
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Summerfields Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils0.6 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cherrycakes0.7 km
  • McQuillans Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Sweety Delights0.6 km
  • Wells Post Office0.5 km
  • H I Weldrick0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Alexandra W M C0.3 km
  • Cross Inn0.4 km
  • Ring O' Bells0.9 km
  • Royston W M C0.6 km
  • The Pack Horse0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Homefarm Crafts0.3 km
  • Happy Cha & Sushi0.6 km
  • Number 10.6 km
  • Ruby's Ice Cream0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Albions0.9 km
  • Rainbow Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darton4.7 km
  • Barnsley4.9 km
  • Fitzwilliam7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadstead Drive/Doles Avenue0.1 km
  • Meadstead Drive/Manor Grove0.1 km
  • High Street/Summer Lane0.2 km
  • High Street/West End Avenue0.2 km
  • High Street/Oakwood Road0.3 km