S75 1DZ is a safe, established residential area on Melvinia Crescent, 0.3km from Greenfoot Lane in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For serious buyers, S75 1DZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00168698 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELVINIA CRESCENT, S75 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVINIA CRESCENT, S75 1DZ.
256
41
£ 36,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S75 1DZ — age 41, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1DZ. The average age is 41.4. 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 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
£ 338,000
9 sales · Mean £ 330,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1DZ 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
Athersley South Primary School
Burton Road Primary School
Gawber Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ellisons Chemist0.9 km
- Huddersfield Road Post Office0.4 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.7 km
- The Grapevine0.5 km
- Yogi Stores0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Gawber Road WMC0.9 km
- Miners Rest0.8 km
- The Old School House1.0 km
- Grey Horse Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Nutty Fruitcake0.7 km
- Gate of India0.9 km
- Sports Village at Honeywell0.7 km
- Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.5 km
- Dodworth3.5 km
- Darton3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.1 km
- Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.3 km
- Huddersfield Road/Salisbury Street0.3 km
- Huddersfield Road/Woodstock Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S751DZ · Data under Open Government Licence