S75 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Smithies Lane, 0.4km from Gawber, New in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S75 1BH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00168720 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITHIES LANE, S75 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHIES LANE, S75 1BH.
238
42
£ 36,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S75 1BH is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1BH. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 216,500
1 sales · Mean £ 216,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1BH has low crime rates — 44 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
Wilthorpe Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Burton Road Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Athersley South Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Miners Rest0.8 km
- The Old School House1.0 km
- Keel Inn0.9 km
- Moulders Arms1.0 km
- Grey Horse Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Nutty Fruitcake0.8 km
- Gate of India0.8 km
- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Sports Village at Honeywell0.5 km
- Sandwich Box1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Huddersfield Road Post Office0.5 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.5 km
- Dot's Shop0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- Eldon Street North Store1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Frydays0.8 km
- No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.3 km
- Dodworth3.6 km
- Darton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
- Rockingham Street/Stone Street0.3 km
- Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.3 km
- Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S751BH · Data under Open Government Licence