Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGHGROVE COURT, S71 3RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGROVE COURT, S71 3RW.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 3RW spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.

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

S71 3RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highgrove Court, 1.1km from Carlton in Carlton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 3RW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 3RW 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 3RW. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

15 sales · Mean £ 147,663

Semi-Detached

£ 186,250

8 sales · Mean £ 183,687

Flat

£ 97,250

12 sales · Mean £ 96,375

Detached

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

S71 3RW has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Carlton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.3 km
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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Requires Improvement1099 pupils1.2 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Top Shop Carlton0.7 km
  • Barnsley Fuel Station & Convenience Store - Central England Co-operati0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Carlton Village WMC & Institute0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Davy Lamp0.9 km
  • Rushy's Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley4.2 km
  • Darton5.9 km
  • Fitzwilliam6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fish Dam Lane/Shaw Lane0.2 km
  • Shaw Lane/Fish Dam Lane0.2 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Manor Farm Close0.2 km
  • Shaw Lane/Fish Dam Lane0.2 km
  • Fish Dam Lane/Shaw Lane0.3 km