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.
ROTHERHAM ROAD, S71 2DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHAM ROAD, S71 2DD.
264
43
£ 36,200 /yr
44%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Burton Road Primary School
St Helen's Primary Academy
Springwell Special Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy
Queens Road Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Alice's Cafe0.5 km
- Maggie's0.3 km
- Sandwich Box0.8 km
- Bailey's Catering0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Catch0.3 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
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
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Postcode Profile: S712DD · Data under Open Government Licence