Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

PHOENIX LANE, S63 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX LANE, S63 0BD.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S63 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in S63 0BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

S63 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Phoenix Lane, 0.7km from Thurnscoe East in Thurnscoe. Administratively it sits within Dearne North ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S63 0BD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S63 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00037385 (shared with 19 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 S63 0BD. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around S63 0BD is moderate at 51 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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The Hill Primary Academy

Requires Improvement387 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good153 pupils0.8 km
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Goldthorpe Primary Academy

Requires Improvement277 pupils0.9 km
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Highgate Primary Academy

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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Gooseacre Primary Academy

Good358 pupils1.4 km
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Astrea Academy Dearne

Requires Improvement1157 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Thurnscoe East Post Office0.3 km
  • Andy's News1.0 km
  • Community Shop1.0 km
  • Elmhurst Farm Products1.0 km
  • Future Physique1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Thurnscoe Tap0.5 km
  • GT Snax0.3 km
  • Millies Cafe0.2 km
  • Storm in a Coffee Cup Cafe0.9 km
  • MarcoPaulos1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Huby's0.9 km
  • Tasty Fried Chicken and Pizza0.5 km
  • Chop Suey House0.5 km
  • Dragon House0.6 km
  • Galleon Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Crossbar Social Club0.9 km
  • Goldthorpe Reform W M C0.8 km
  • Picture House Tap1.0 km
  • The New Bank1.0 km
  • Thurnscoe Coronation WMC Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe0.5 km
  • Goldthorpe1.3 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Phoenix Lane/Barrowfield Road0.0 km
  • Lidget Lane/Lockwood Lane0.1 km
  • Lidget Lane/Tudor Street0.1 km
  • Phoenix Lane/Barrowfield Road0.1 km
  • Barrowfield Road/Phoenix Lane0.3 km