Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAKWELL VALE, S71 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWELL VALE, S71 1DU.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 1DU 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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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S71 1DU — age 36, 38% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 75.8% year-on-year.

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

S71 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwell Vale, 0.6km from Hoyle Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S71 1DU 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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. 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 75.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00168691 (shared with 15 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 1DU. 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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 64,000

42 sales · Mean £ 66,860

Terraced

£ 155,000

6 sales · Mean £ 153,250

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

Crime around S71 1DU is moderate at 87 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 offences105
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order27
Burglary21

school Local Schools

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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.0 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.2 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.3 km
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The Forest Academy

Outstanding351 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Dove Inn0.3 km
  • The Civic0.8 km
  • The Old Number 70.9 km
  • The White Bear0.9 km
  • Annie Murrays0.9 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Back Yard BBQ0.9 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.8 km
  • Dessert Krush0.5 km
  • Eldon Arcade Cafe0.7 km
  • Favela Brazilian Grill0.9 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.5 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Mercury FF1.0 km
  • Raja Grill0.5 km
  • Spice Night0.9 km
  • + 48 more
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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • Supernews0.9 km
  • Agnes Road Premier1.0 km
  • Antonio Business Ltd0.7 km
  • Biedronka0.5 km
  • + 74 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.7 km
  • Dodworth4.1 km
  • Wombwell5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
  • Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.2 km
  • Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
  • Doncaster Road/Chilton Street0.3 km
  • Doncaster Road/Chilton Street0.3 km