Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SQUIRES GARDENS, S71 5PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SQUIRES GARDENS, S71 5PJ.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /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: 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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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 5PJ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.

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

S71 5PJ is a safe, established residential area on Squires Gardens, 0.1km from Ardsley in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S71, S71 5PJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 28.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 5PJ are sourced from Output Area E00037087 (shared with 13 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 5PJ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 317,000

21 sales · Mean £ 323,615

Semi-Detached

£ 179,995

13 sales · Mean £ 190,036

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

S71 5PJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Oakhill Primary Academy

Good322 pupils0.8 km
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Hunningley Primary Academy

Good382 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • B&M Homestore0.8 km
  • Tesco Petrol Station0.8 km
  • The Butchers Shop0.8 km
  • One Below0.8 km
  • Select & Save0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Keel Inn0.9 km
  • Oaks WMC0.3 km
  • The Ash Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Pausa Caffe Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Tesco Cafe0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Kamenka0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell3.1 km
  • Barnsley3.7 km
  • Elsecar5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Doncaster Road/Quaker Lane0.1 km
  • Roehampton Rise/St. Andrews Way0.1 km
  • Doncaster Road/Eskdale Road0.2 km
  • Roehampton Rise/Winchester Way0.2 km
  • Eskdale Road/Doncaster Road0.2 km