S71 1HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pontefract Road, 0.2km from Hoyle Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 1HF represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, 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 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00037094 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 1HF.
421
40
£ 37,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S71 1HF's 60% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1HF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 132,500
1 sales · Mean £ 132,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 1HF has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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
Burton Road Primary School
The Forest Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Hunningley Primary Academy
Barnsley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dove Inn0.9 km
- Barnsley East Dene Wmc0.8 km
- The Outpost0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- The Can Man0.8 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Tyke Racing0.1 km
- LILO0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Rigby's0.9 km
- Hideout0.9 km
- Autozone UK0.7 km
- Bettalives0.2 km
- Cardamom Lounge0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- Kings Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Ruby's0.1 km
- Grill Wheel Ltd0.9 km
- Langdale Road Fisheries0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.2 km
- Dodworth4.7 km
- Wombwell4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Elm Row0.2 km
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Street0.2 km
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.3 km
- Pontefract Road/Dearne Valley Country Park0.4 km
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711HF · Data under Open Government Licence