S71 3HS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shawfield Road, 0.1km from St. Helen's in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within St Helens ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 3HS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3HS are sourced from Output Area E00037117 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAWFIELD ROAD, S71 3HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAWFIELD ROAD, S71 3HS.
268
44
£ 27,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 3HS 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.
Area Character
S71 3HS has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 3HS. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 3HS has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springwell Alternative Academy
Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Primary Academy
Burton Road Primary School
Athersley South Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Akram Chemists0.6 km
- Intake 21.0 km
- Intake 50.8 km
- D Speed Butchers0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- West Green WMC Ltd0.8 km
- Pheasant Inn0.8 km
- Monk Bretton Cricket Club1.0 km
- Monk Bretton Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Sun Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Alice's Cafe0.6 km
- Chloe's Crust Cafe1.0 km
- TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST0.8 km
- Bailey's Catering0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Parmesan House0.9 km
- Ashiana0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Tina's Top Shop0.5 km
- Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- One Stop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley2.6 km
- Darton5.4 km
- Dodworth5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Barkston Road/Shawfield Road0.2 km
- Barkston Road/Shawfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S713HS · Data under Open Government Licence