S71 1XH is a safe, established residential area on Newhill Road, 0.3km from Smithies in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 1XH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 15.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 1XH are sourced from Output Area E00168715 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWHILL ROAD, S71 1XH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWHILL ROAD, S71 1XH.
280
42
£ 36,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S71 1XH — age 42, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 1XH. The average age is 42.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 227,500
8 sales · Mean £ 233,250
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
13 sales · Mean £ 126,596
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 1XH has low crime rates — 38 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
Burton Road Primary School
Springwell Alternative Academy
Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Primary Academy
Athersley South Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Akram Chemists0.9 km
- Intake 20.5 km
- Rotherham Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- B&M Retail0.9 km
- D Speed Butchers0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Alice's Cafe0.9 km
- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Maggie's0.6 km
- Sandwich Box0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Pheasant Inn0.8 km
- Barnsley Bowl0.8 km
- Keel Inn1.0 km
- The Full House0.6 km
- The Norman Inn1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Gino's Pizza0.7 km
- Catch0.7 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.6 km
- Dodworth4.8 km
- Darton4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Burton Bank Road/Rochester Road0.2 km
- Burton Bank Road/Rochester Road0.2 km
- Rotherham Road/Burton Bank Road0.3 km
- Rotherham Road/Topcliffe Road0.3 km
- Rotherham Road/Westgate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S711XH · Data under Open Government Licence