S71 1HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hoyle Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S71 1HG 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00168691 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S71 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 1HG.
355
36
£ 37,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1HG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 1HG spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1HG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1HG is moderate at 54 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
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Burton Road Primary School
The Forest Academy
Worsbrough Common Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Autozone UK0.9 km
- Bettalives0.6 km
- Back Yard BBQ1.0 km
- Blackburns Cafe1.0 km
- Dessert Krush0.7 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Dove Inn0.5 km
- The Civic0.9 km
- Black Velvet1.0 km
- Peakys Bar1.0 km
- Spiral City1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Raja Grill0.7 km
- Staniforths1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- Ruby's0.5 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Tyke Racing0.5 km
- Admiral Casino1.0 km
- Morrisons (Petrol Station)1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- New Look0.8 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.8 km
- Dodworth4.3 km
- Wombwell4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.1 km
- Pontefract Road/Beevor Hall0.1 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.4 km
- Pontefract Road/Market Close0.4 km
- Doncaster Road/Chilton Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S711HG · Data under Open Government Licence