Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 1NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 1NB.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 1NB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S71 1NB — age 39, 48% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

S71 1NB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1NB are sourced from Output Area E00037174 (shared with 12 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 1NB. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near S71 1NB are high at 211 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 offences224
Anti-social behaviour126
Public order94
Shoplifting78
Other theft56

school Local Schools

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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.4 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.3 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Ellisons Chemist0.6 km
  • Fresh Shop0.8 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Superdrug0.7 km
  • Supernews0.7 km
  • + 74 more
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Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • The Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • George & Dragon1.0 km
  • The Civic0.5 km
  • The Old Number 70.6 km
  • The White Bear0.5 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Glass House0.8 km
  • JJ's Cafe1.0 km
  • Novacity0.8 km
  • The Secret Italian1.0 km
  • Asda Cafe0.3 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Mercury FF0.8 km
  • Raja Grill0.9 km
  • Spice Night0.7 km
  • Staniforths0.6 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.4 km
  • Dodworth3.9 km
  • Darton5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Eldon Street North/Beckett Street0.1 km
  • Eldon Street North/Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Honeywell Street/Leighton Close0.2 km
  • Honeywell Street/Leighton Close0.2 km
  • Barnsley Interchange/C40.3 km