Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

PRINCESS DRIVE, S63 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DRIVE, S63 0BL.

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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 0BL 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

With 40% social renting, S63 0BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S63 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princess Drive, 0.6km 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 0BL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 56 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 0BL 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 0BL. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around S63 0BL is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime12

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 pupils0.9 km
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Goldthorpe Primary Academy

Requires Improvement277 pupils1.0 km
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Gooseacre Primary Academy

Good358 pupils1.3 km
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Highgate Primary Academy

Good351 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Thurnscoe East Post Office0.2 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Paul Coupland High Class Butcher1.0 km
  • Goldthorpe's Best Market1.0 km
  • Windsor Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Thurnscoe Tap0.4 km
  • GT Snax0.4 km
  • Millies Cafe0.0 km
  • Storm in a Coffee Cup Cafe0.8 km
  • The Butterfly Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Golden Lion Take-Away1.0 km
  • Huby's0.8 km
  • Signori's Pizzas1.0 km
  • Tasty Fried Chicken and Pizza0.5 km
  • Chop Suey House0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Goldthorpe Reform W M C0.9 km
  • Thurnscoe Coronation WMC Ltd0.3 km
  • Thurnscoe Social & Ex-Ser Club0.9 km
  • Rusty Dudley1.0 km
  • The Officials Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe0.4 km
  • Goldthorpe1.3 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lidget Lane/Lockwood Lane0.1 km
  • Phoenix Lane/Barrowfield Road0.1 km
  • Lidget Lane/Tudor Street0.1 km
  • Lidget Lane/Chapman Street0.1 km
  • Stuart Street/Clarence Terrace0.2 km