Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE CLOSE, S71 3JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, S71 3JH.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 3JH 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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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S71 3JH has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S71 3JH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Close, 1.0km from Royston in Carlton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 3JH 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k. 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 3JH are sourced from Output Area E00037698 (shared with 12 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 3JH. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 184,975

2 sales · Mean £ 184,975

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

Crime around S71 3JH is moderate at 82 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 offences48
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils0.2 km
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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.0 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils1.2 km
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils1.4 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy

Good24 pupils1.5 km
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Springwell Special Academy

Good115 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Top Shop Carlton0.1 km
  • Brobot Petroleum0.9 km
  • Barnsley Fuel Station & Convenience Store - Central England Co-operati0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carlton Village WMC & Institute0.2 km
  • Ring O' Bells0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Davy Lamp0.6 km
  • Snack Stop0.9 km
  • TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley4.1 km
  • Darton5.4 km
  • Dodworth7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Road/Rectory Close0.1 km
  • Carlton Road/Wood Lane0.1 km
  • Royston Lane/Cronkhill Road0.2 km
  • Royston Lane/Cronkhill Lane0.2 km
  • Royston Lane/Woodroyd Avenue0.2 km