Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

MARKET CLOSE, S71 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET CLOSE, S71 1DP.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 1DP 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S71 1DP's 56% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £177k. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

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

S71 1DP is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Close, 0.7km from Hoyle Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 1DP represents 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. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00037184 (shared with 9 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 S71 1DP. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

4 sales · Mean £ 178,250

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

Crime around S71 1DP is above average at 124 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 offences157
Shoplifting84
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order58
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.2 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.8 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.2 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Dove Inn0.2 km
  • Heaven and Ale1.0 km
  • The Civic0.7 km
  • The Old Number 70.8 km
  • The White Bear0.8 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Mercury FF0.8 km
  • Raja Grill0.4 km
  • Spice Night0.8 km
  • + 50 more
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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Premier Express1.0 km
  • Fresh Shop0.9 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Supernews0.7 km
  • Agnes Road Premier0.9 km
  • + 83 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.6 km
  • Dodworth4.0 km
  • Wombwell5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pontefract Road/Market Close0.1 km
  • Pontefract Road/Market Close0.1 km
  • Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.2 km
  • Doncaster Road/Waltham Street0.2 km
  • Doncaster Road/Chilton Street0.3 km