CARLTON ROAD, S71 2BN House Prices & Local Information

S71 2BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlton Road, 0.1km from Smithy Hill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within St Helens ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 2BN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00037536 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.