Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

COCKERHAM LANE, S75 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKERHAM LANE, S75 1AU.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S75 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S75 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S75 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Cockerham Lane, 0.5km from New Gawber in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S75 1AU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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.

Census 2021 statistics for S75 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00037559 (shared with 18 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 1AU. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

S75 1AU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime15
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils0.7 km
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Wilthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils0.9 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.3 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Gawber Road WMC0.9 km
  • Miners Rest0.6 km
  • The Old School House0.7 km
  • The Masonic Hall0.1 km
  • George & Dragon0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Spirit0.8 km
  • The Nutty Fruitcake0.8 km
  • Voluntary Services Coffee Shops0.9 km
  • Glass House0.9 km
  • JJ's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza Americanos1.0 km
  • Pizza Zone0.8 km
  • Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Ellisons Chemist0.4 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • B&M Retail0.9 km
  • Premier Rockingham Store0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.0 km
  • Dodworth3.4 km
  • Darton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.1 km
  • Huddersfield Road/Kensington Road0.1 km
  • Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
  • Huddersfield Road/Cockerham Lane0.3 km
  • Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.3 km