S71 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area on Coniston Road, 0.6km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00037184 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONISTON ROAD, S71 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONISTON ROAD, S71 1EL.
311
42
£ 37,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1EL 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 1EL is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £118k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1EL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,500
8 sales · Mean £ 101,487
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
4 sales · Mean £ 114,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1EL is above average at 139 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
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Burton Road Primary School
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Dove Inn0.4 km
- The Civic0.5 km
- The Old Number 70.7 km
- The White Bear0.7 km
- Annie Murrays0.6 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- Back Yard BBQ0.6 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.6 km
- Dessert Krush0.4 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.5 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Mercury FF0.8 km
- Raja Grill0.4 km
- Spice Night0.7 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Fresh Shop0.9 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Supernews0.7 km
- Agnes Road Premier0.9 km
- Antonio Business Ltd0.6 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.5 km
- Dodworth4.0 km
- Wombwell5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
- Harborough Hills Road/West Way0.3 km
- Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.4 km
- Barnsley Interchange/F10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711EL · Data under Open Government Licence