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.
COCKERHAM LANE, S75 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKERHAM LANE, S75 1AU.
344
47
£ 36,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S75 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Summer Lane Primary
Wilthorpe Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Queens Road Academy
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S751AU · Data under Open Government Licence