Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

NEWHILL ROAD, S71 1XH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWHILL ROAD, S71 1XH.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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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.

home £233,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour29
Burglary23
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils0.5 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.0 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.0 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils1.3 km
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Athersley South Primary School

Good310 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.5 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Alice's Cafe0.9 km
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Maggie's0.6 km
  • Sandwich Box0.4 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
fastfood

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