Is S71 5AT a safe place to live?

Yes, S71 5AT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S71 5AT?

The average property price in S71 5AT is currently around £165k.

What is the population of S71 5AT?

The population for the S71 5AT area is approximately 244 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LONSDALE AVENUE, S71 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONSDALE AVENUE, S71 5AT.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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3/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Average age 57, 95% owned. S71 5AT is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 64.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S71 5AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lonsdale Avenue, 0.6km from Ardsley in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 5AT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 64.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00037085 (shared with 11 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 5AT. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

S71 5AT has low crime rates — 15 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 offences10

Anti-social behaviour3

Possession of weapons2

Burglary1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Oakhill Primary Academy

Good322 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Oaks WMC0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Kamenka0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wombwell3.4 km
Barnsley4.0 km
Elsecar5.5 km

Bus Stops

Doncaster Road/Cumberland Drive0.2 km
Doncaster Road/Wood Laithes Farm0.3 km
Eskdale Road/Doncaster Road0.3 km
Eskdale Road/Doncaster Road0.3 km
Doncaster Road/Wood Laithes Farm0.4 km