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.
SQUIRES GARDENS, S71 5PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SQUIRES GARDENS, S71 5PJ.
386
48
£ 37,500 /yr
51%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oakhill Primary Academy
Hunningley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Keel Inn0.9 km
- Oaks WMC0.3 km
- The Ash Inn0.9 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S715PJ · Data under Open Government Licence