Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

KESTREL ROAD, S75 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESTREL ROAD, S75 1AR.

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Population

475

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S75 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S75 1AR — age 29, 90% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.

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

S75 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Kestrel Road, 0.5km from Wilthorpe in Barugh Green and Redbrook. Administratively it sits within Darton West ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S75 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00180013 (shared with 9 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 S75 1AR. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 168,000

29 sales · Mean £ 173,860

Detached

£ 219,950

30 sales · Mean £ 227,646

Terraced

£ 165,950

4 sales · Mean £ 166,212

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

S75 1AR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Wilthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.6 km
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Gawber Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Pantry0.7 km
  • The Grapevine0.6 km
  • Yogi Stores0.7 km
  • Rowland Express0.6 km
  • Huddersfield Road Post Office0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Gawber Tap0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.7 km
  • Gawber Road WMC0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Oh My Cod0.7 km
  • No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner1.0 km
  • Luigis Pizzeria0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.7 km
  • Beanz 'n' Bitez at The Bistro0.3 km
  • Corner Kitchen0.7 km
  • Country Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Nutty Fruitcake0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley2.2 km
  • Darton3.0 km
  • Dodworth3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilthorpe Road/The Crescent0.2 km
  • Wilthorpe Road/Innovation Way0.2 km
  • Wilthorpe Road/Ripley Grove0.2 km
  • Wilthorpe Road/Ripley Grove0.3 km
  • Rowland Road/Huddersfield Road0.4 km