S71 3QQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chatsworth Road, 0.0km from Athersley South in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within St Helens ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 3QQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3QQ are sourced from Output Area E00037140 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHATSWORTH ROAD, S71 3QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHATSWORTH ROAD, S71 3QQ.
299
42
£ 27,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 3QQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 42, S71 3QQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £122k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 3QQ. The average age is 41.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,000
Terraced
£ 114,500
2 sales · Mean £ 114,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 3QQ has low crime rates — 44 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
Athersley South Primary School
Springwell Alternative Academy
Springwell Special Academy
Laithes Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Athersley North Primary School
St Helen's Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barnsley Bowl0.5 km
- Carlton & Smithies Club0.4 km
- Athersley Social Club0.6 km
- New Lodge Working Mens Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Get Smashed at Stallones0.5 km
- Umars Desserts0.8 km
- The Wing Mans Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Home Farm Bakery0.8 km
- Mansfield Road Stores0.7 km
- R S D Stores0.4 km
- Sophies One Shop0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Food With Friends0.5 km
- Laithes Breakfast Club0.6 km
- Chloe's Crust Cafe0.5 km
- Royal Cafe0.7 km
- Snack Stop0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley2.6 km
- Darton4.4 km
- Dodworth5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chatsworth Road/Ashbourne Road0.1 km
- Chatsworth Road/Bamford Avenue0.1 km
- Chatsworth Road/Wingfield Road0.1 km
- Chatsworth Road/Crich Avenue0.1 km
- Wingfield Road/Chatsworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S713QQ · Data under Open Government Licence