S71 1QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Honeywell Grove, 0.1km from Gawber, New in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 1QR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 1QR are sourced from Output Area E00037549 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEYWELL GROVE, S71 1QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEYWELL GROVE, S71 1QR.
264
46
£ 36,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 1QR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S71 1QR has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1QR. The average age is 45.6. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 98,000
3 sales · Mean £ 91,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 1QR is moderate at 85 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
Burton Road Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Wilthorpe Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Summer Lane Primary
Athersley South Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Ellisons Chemist0.8 km
- Huddersfield Road Post Office1.0 km
- B&M Retail0.7 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.3 km
- The Range1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Keel Inn0.6 km
- Harborough Hills Social Pub0.9 km
- Honeywell Inn0.6 km
- The Cooper Gallery1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Sports Village at Honeywell0.5 km
- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Cookie Crumbs0.8 km
- Ecco Pizzeria and Grill1.0 km
- Everlast Gym1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)1.0 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Frydays0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- KFC0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.1 km
- Dodworth4.0 km
- Darton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Honeywell Grove/Hartington Drive0.1 km
- Honeywell Grove/Halifax Street0.1 km
- Rockingham Street/Stone Street0.2 km
- Rockingham Street/Clanricarde Street0.2 km
- Smithies Lane/Rockingham Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S711QR · Data under Open Government Licence