Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, S75 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, S75 1DY.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S75 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.

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

S75 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Devonshire Drive, 0.3km from Greenfoot Lane in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S75 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00037540 (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 1DY. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 157,500

2 sales · Mean £ 157,500

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S75 1DY has low crime rates — 31 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Wilthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.3 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.5 km
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Athersley South Primary School

Good310 pupils1.5 km
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Gawber Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Gawber Road WMC1.0 km
  • Miners Rest0.9 km
  • Grey Horse Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Nutty Fruitcake0.7 km
  • Sports Village at Honeywell0.9 km
  • Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
  • Beanz 'n' Bitez at The Bistro0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Huddersfield Road Post Office0.4 km
  • Premier Rockingham Store0.9 km
  • The Grapevine0.5 km
  • Yogi Stores0.4 km
  • Rowland Express0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.7 km
  • Dodworth3.6 km
  • Darton3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.1 km
  • Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.1 km
  • Wilthorpe Crescent/Wilthorpe J and I School0.4 km
  • Greenfoot Lane/Wilthorpe Avenue0.4 km
  • Huddersfield Road/Woodstock Road0.4 km