S71 2LY is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Avenue, 0.4km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 2LY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 2LY are sourced from Output Area E00037202 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON AVENUE, S71 2LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON AVENUE, S71 2LY.
281
45
£ 36,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 2LY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S71 2LY — age 45, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2LY. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 2LY has low crime rates — 34 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
Queens Road Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy
Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Primary Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Akram Chemists0.8 km
- Intake 20.3 km
- Dot's Shop1.0 km
- B&M Retail0.8 km
- The Range0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Alice's Cafe0.8 km
- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Maggie's0.2 km
- Sandwich Box0.5 km
- Everlast Gym0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Pheasant Inn0.7 km
- Keel Inn0.8 km
- The Full House0.3 km
- The Norman Inn0.8 km
- Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Gino's Pizza0.4 km
- Catch0.4 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.3 km
- Dodworth4.8 km
- Darton5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Road/Windsor Crescent0.2 km
- Tennyson Road/Winsor Crescent0.2 km
- Burton Road/Old Mill0.2 km
- Burton Road/Old Mill0.3 km
- Burton Bank Road/Rochester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S712LY · Data under Open Government Licence