S71 2NT is a mixed residential area on Oakland Avenue, 0.5km from Littleworth in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 2NT represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 2NT are sourced from Output Area E00037502 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLAND AVENUE, S71 2NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLAND AVENUE, S71 2NT.
277
51
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S71 2NT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 2NT. The average age is 51.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 121,000
1 sales · Mean £ 121,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 2NT is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Primary Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Springwell Special Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Lams Chemist0.9 km
- D Speed Butchers0.7 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Premier Lundwood Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.7 km
- Monk Bretton Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Sun Inn0.3 km
- West Green WMC Ltd0.3 km
- Pheasant Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bailey's Catering0.6 km
- Benedicts Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Jen Jens0.5 km
- Sodexo Limited (Staff Canteen)0.7 km
- Alice's Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ashiana0.3 km
- Barnsley House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Happy Garden0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
- Tina's Top Shop0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley2.7 km
- Wombwell5.7 km
- Dodworth6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burton Road/Fish Dam Lane0.2 km
- Burton Road/Fish Dam Lane0.2 km
- Fish Dam Lane/Burton Road0.2 km
- High Street/St Helens Way0.3 km
- Fish Dam Lane/Carr Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S712NT · Data under Open Government Licence