S71 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Pontefract Road, 0.7km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S71 1AB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00168691 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 1AB.
355
36
£ 37,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S71 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £129k. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1AB. The average age is 36.5. 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
Terraced
£ 98,000
5 sales · Mean £ 98,200
Semi-Detached
£ 114,250
2 sales · Mean £ 114,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1AB is above average at 126 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
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Burton Road Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Dove Inn0.2 km
- Heaven and Ale0.9 km
- The Civic0.6 km
- The Old Number 70.8 km
- The White Bear0.8 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Back Yard BBQ0.7 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.6 km
- Dessert Krush0.3 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.6 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.8 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Mercury FF0.8 km
- Raja Grill0.3 km
- Spice Night0.8 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Premier Express0.9 km
- Fresh Shop0.9 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Supernews0.7 km
- Agnes Road Premier0.8 km
- + 83 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.6 km
- Dodworth3.9 km
- Wombwell5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.0 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.0 km
- Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.2 km
- Doncaster Road/Waltham Street0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S711AB · Data under Open Government Licence