S75 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Willow Bank, 0.4km from Gawber, New in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00168720 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW BANK, S75 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW BANK, S75 1BN.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 42, S75 1BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £427k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1BN. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 346,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1BN has low crime rates — 47 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
Athersley South Primary School
Queens Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Miners Rest0.8 km
- The Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Keel Inn0.9 km
- Grey Horse Inn0.7 km
- Honeywell Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Nutty Fruitcake0.9 km
- Sports Village at Honeywell0.5 km
- Cookie Crumbs0.9 km
- Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.6 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ellisons Chemist0.7 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.5 km
- Cohens Chemist1.0 km
- House of Gain0.9 km
- The Grapevine0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Frydays0.9 km
- No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.3 km
- Dodworth3.7 km
- Darton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.2 km
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
- Rockingham Street/Stone Street0.3 km
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.3 km
- Smithies Lane/Rockingham Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S751BN · Data under Open Government Licence