Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

FISH DAM LANE, S71 3HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISH DAM LANE, S71 3HF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

467

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S71 3HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £355k.

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

S71 3HF is an up-and-coming urban area on Fish Dam Lane, 0.9km from Carlton in Carlton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S71, S71 3HF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 3HF are sourced from Output Area E00037701 (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 3HF. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

Crime around S71 3HF is above average at 132 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Shoplifting42
Other theft16
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.0 km
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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.0 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.4 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.4 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils1.5 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Top Shop Carlton0.5 km
  • Barnsley Fuel Station & Convenience Store - Central England Co-operati0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Carlton Village WMC & Institute0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Davy Lamp0.6 km
  • TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley3.9 km
  • Darton5.6 km
  • Dodworth7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fish Dam Lane/Manor Farm Close0.1 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Shaw Lane0.1 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Shaw Lane0.1 km
  • Shaw Lane/Fish Dam Lane0.1 km
  • Shaw Lane/Fish Dam Lane0.1 km