Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

MEADOW DRIVE, S71 2JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW DRIVE, S71 2JZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 2JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S71 2JZ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

S71 2JZ is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Drive, 0.4km from Littleworth in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 2JZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 2JZ are sourced from Output Area E00037503 (shared with 9 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 2JZ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime around S71 2JZ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Other crime32
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order16
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.4 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils1.1 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.3 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.3 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.4 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

8 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Lams Chemist1.0 km
  • D Speed Butchers0.5 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Todays Express1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Monk Bretton Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Sun Inn0.1 km
  • West Green WMC Ltd0.1 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bailey's Catering0.5 km
  • Jen Jens0.7 km
  • Sodexo Limited (Staff Canteen)0.9 km
  • Alice's Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ashiana0.5 km
  • Catch1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Tina's Top Shop0.7 km
  • Gino's Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley2.5 km
  • Wombwell5.7 km
  • Dodworth6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Silverdale Drive0.2 km
  • High Street/St Helens Way0.2 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Burton Road0.3 km
  • Burton Road/Fish Dam Lane0.3 km
  • High Street/Well Lane0.3 km