S71 5EE is a safe, established residential area on Doncaster Road, 0.3km from Scarfield Close in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 5EE are sourced from Output Area E00037103 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONCASTER ROAD, S71 5EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER ROAD, S71 5EE.
284
41
£ 37,500 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates S71 5EE — age 41, 76% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5EE. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 5EE has low crime rates — 30 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
Oakhill Primary Academy
Hunningley Primary Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Barnsley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B&M Homestore0.6 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Tesco Petrol Station0.7 km
- The Butchers Shop0.6 km
- The Tap0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Keel Inn0.4 km
- Oaks WMC0.3 km
- The Mill of the Black Monks1.0 km
- Stairfoot & Ardsley Cons Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Yummys Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Pausa Caffe Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Tesco Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chico's Pizza0.7 km
- Divino Pizza0.9 km
- Five Double 'O'0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Home Farm Bakery0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley3.2 km
- Wombwell3.3 km
- Elsecar5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Road/St Pauls Parade0.1 km
- St Pauls Parade/St Davids Drive0.1 km
- Doncaster Road/St Pauls Parade0.1 km
- St Pauls Parade/Foxroyd Close0.1 km
- St Pauls Parade/Winchester Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S715EE · Data under Open Government Licence