Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROTHERHAM ROAD, S71 2DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHAM ROAD, S71 2DD.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S71 2DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S71 2DD is a safe, established residential area on Rotherham Road, 0.7km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 2DD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00037200 (shared with 6 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 2DD. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 146,000

8 sales · Mean £ 156,406

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

S71 2DD has low crime rates — 32 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary16
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils0.5 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils1.0 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.1 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.1 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Akram Chemists0.5 km
  • Intake 20.0 km
  • Intake 50.9 km
  • D Speed Butchers0.4 km
  • Tennyson Road Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • West Green WMC Ltd0.8 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.4 km
  • Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Monk Bretton Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Sun Inn0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Alice's Cafe0.5 km
  • Maggie's0.3 km
  • Sandwich Box0.8 km
  • Bailey's Catering0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Catch0.3 km
  • Dragon Kitchen0.3 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.7 km
  • Dodworth5.1 km
  • Darton5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rotherham Road/Byron Drive0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Warwick Road0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Warwick Road0.2 km
  • Rotherham Road/Byron Drive0.2 km
  • Burton Bank Road/Rochester Road0.3 km