S71 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rydal Terrace, 0.7km from Hoyle Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 1EP 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. 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00037184 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYDAL TERRACE, S71 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYDAL TERRACE, S71 1EP.
311
42
£ 37,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1EP 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 56% owner-occupation and average age 42, S71 1EP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1EP. 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
£ 84,000
2 sales · Mean £ 84,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1EP is above average at 102 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.
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
52 nearby- Dove Inn0.3 km
- Heaven and Ale1.0 km
- The Civic0.6 km
- The Old Number 70.8 km
- The White Bear0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Back Yard BBQ0.7 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.6 km
- Dessert Krush0.4 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.6 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.7 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Mercury FF0.8 km
- Raja Grill0.4 km
- Spice Night0.8 km
- + 50 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
- Wombwell5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.1 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.2 km
- Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.3 km
- Doncaster Road/Waltham Street0.3 km
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S711EP · Data under Open Government Licence