Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

BURTON ROAD, S71 2HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTON ROAD, S71 2HG.

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Population

515

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S71 2HG combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£568k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £568k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 61.9% year-on-year.

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

S71 2HG is a safe, established residential area on Burton Road, 0.5km from Littleworth in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S71, S71 2HG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. 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. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £568k, down 61.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 2HG are sourced from Output Area E00037515 (shared with 21 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 2HG. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 357,500

6 sales · Mean £ 424,833

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

S71 2HG has low crime rates — 35 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils0.9 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.9 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils1.0 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.4 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Akram Chemists0.5 km
  • Intake 20.5 km
  • Intake 50.7 km
  • D Speed Butchers0.4 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • West Green WMC Ltd0.6 km
  • The Full House0.5 km
  • The Norman Inn0.0 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.4 km
  • Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Gino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Catch0.4 km
  • Dragon Kitchen0.5 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.9 km
  • Dodworth5.5 km
  • Wombwell5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Causeway/Burton Road0.1 km
  • Bishops Way/St Matthews Way0.1 km
  • Cross Street/Burton Road0.2 km
  • Cross Street/Burton Road0.2 km
  • Burton Road/Cliffe Lane0.2 km