Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODMOOR STREET, S71 3HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODMOOR STREET, S71 3HD.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 3HD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, S71 3HD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 43.4% year-on-year.

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

S71 3HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Woodmoor Street, 0.6km from Carlton in Carlton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 3HD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 43.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 3HD are sourced from Output Area E00037697 (shared with 17 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 3HD. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 143,000

8 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

Crime around S71 3HD is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.3 km
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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils0.8 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.2 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.2 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Barnsley Fuel Station & Convenience Store - Central England Co-operati0.6 km
  • Top Shop Carlton0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST0.6 km
  • The Davy Lamp0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Carlton Village WMC & Institute0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley3.7 km
  • Darton5.7 km
  • Dodworth6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fish Dam Lane/Wharncliffe Street0.1 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Wharncliffe Street0.2 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Shaw Lane0.3 km
  • Industry Road/St Annes Drive0.3 km
  • Industry Road/Shawfield Road0.4 km