S71 2QS is a safe, established residential area on Newbridge Grove, 0.4km from Old Mill in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 2QS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 2QS are sourced from Output Area E00037205 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWBRIDGE GROVE, S71 2QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBRIDGE GROVE, S71 2QS.
301
45
£ 36,200 /yr
47%
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 2QS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 93% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 2QS. The average age is 44.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 2QS has low crime rates — 41 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
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
St Helen's Primary Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Springwell Alternative Academy
Springwell Special Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Akram Chemists1.0 km
- Intake 20.5 km
- D Speed Butchers0.9 km
- Tennyson Road Convenience Store0.2 km
- Tyke Racing0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Alice's Cafe1.0 km
- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Bettalives0.8 km
- Bistro at the Pocket0.9 km
- Everlast Gym0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Monk Bretton Cricket Club0.7 km
- Monk Bretton Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Harborough Hills Social Pub0.9 km
- Pheasant Inn0.8 km
- Keel Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Catch0.3 km
- Dragon Kitchen0.2 km
- Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Ruby's0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.2 km
- Dodworth4.8 km
- Darton5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Burton Road/Tennyson Road0.2 km
- Burton Road/Old Mill0.2 km
- Burton Road/Tennyson Road0.2 km
- Burton Road/Old Mill0.2 km
- Tennyson Road/Winsor Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S712QS · Data under Open Government Licence