S71 2LG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rotherham Road, 0.8km from Littleworth in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 2LG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 2LG are sourced from Output Area E00037206 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHERHAM ROAD, S71 2LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHAM ROAD, S71 2LG.
340
49
£ 36,200 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
S71 2LG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% 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. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 2LG. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
6 sales · Mean £ 102,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 2LG 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.
school Local Schools
Burton Road Primary School
St Helen's Primary Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Queens Road Academy
Springwell Special Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Akram Chemists0.7 km
- Intake 20.4 km
- Intake 50.9 km
- The Range1.0 km
- Travis Perkins1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- West Green WMC Ltd0.8 km
- The Full House0.3 km
- The Norman Inn0.3 km
- Pheasant Inn0.5 km
- Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Alice's Cafe0.7 km
- Bistro at the Pocket1.0 km
- Maggie's0.3 km
- Bettalives0.9 km
- Everlast Gym1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Gino's Pizza0.1 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Catch0.1 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.6 km
- Dodworth5.2 km
- Wombwell5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rotherham Road/Burton Road0.1 km
- Burton Road/Thoresby Avenue0.1 km
- Burton Road/Cliffe Lane0.1 km
- Burton Road/Tennyson Road0.2 km
- Burton Road/Tennyson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S712LG · Data under Open Government Licence