S71 1AZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 1AZ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 S71 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00037176 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S71 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 1AZ.
288
40
£ 34,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1AZ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, S71 1AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £162k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1AZ. The average age is 40.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S71 1AZ are high at 345 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
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Burton Road Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Blackburn's Cakes0.9 km
- Ellisons Chemist0.8 km
- Fresh Shop0.6 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- The Masonic Hall1.0 km
- George & Dragon0.9 km
- Dot's Tipple0.8 km
- Dove Inn0.6 km
- Heaven and Ale0.9 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Glass House0.7 km
- JJ's Cafe0.9 km
- Novacity0.6 km
- The Secret Italian0.8 km
- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Mercury FF0.5 km
- Raja Grill0.5 km
- Spice Night0.4 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.1 km
- Dodworth3.7 km
- Darton5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barnsley Interchange/D10.0 km
- Barnsley Interchange/E40.1 km
- Barnsley Interchange/F20.1 km
- Barnsley Interchange/E30.1 km
- Barnsley Interchange/D20.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S711AZ · Data under Open Government Licence