Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILLOW BANK, S75 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW BANK, S75 1BN.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson16
Burglary14
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Wilthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.6 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.3 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.3 km
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Athersley South Primary School

Good310 pupils1.5 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Frydays0.9 km
  • No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner0.7 km
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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