S75 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Huddersfield Road, 0.4km from Wilthorpe Redbrooke in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S75 1DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00168697 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, S75 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, S75 1DS.
159
42
£ 36,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S75 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S75 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1DS. The average age is 42.2. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 107,500
33 sales · Mean £ 107,424
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1DS has low crime rates — 28 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Gawber Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ellisons Chemist0.6 km
- Huddersfield Road Post Office0.3 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.7 km
- Cohens Chemist0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Masonic Hall0.4 km
- George & Dragon1.0 km
- Gawber Road WMC0.8 km
- Miners Rest0.5 km
- The Old School House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- JJ's Cafe1.0 km
- Spirit1.0 km
- The Nutty Fruitcake0.6 km
- Voluntary Services Coffee Shops0.8 km
- Gate of India0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Lunch Club0.9 km
- Pizza Zone1.0 km
- Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts1.0 km
- Frydays0.8 km
- D Birkinshaw0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.3 km
- Dodworth3.3 km
- Darton3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road/Salisbury Street0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road/Woodstock Road0.3 km
- Huddersfield Road/Greenfoot Lane0.3 km
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S751DS · Data under Open Government Licence