Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE FIRS, S71 4LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FIRS, S71 4LY.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

S71 4LY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £224k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

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

S71 4LY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Firs, 0.7km from Wells, The in Royston (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, down 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 4LY are sourced from Output Area E00037670 (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 4LY. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 224,997

2 sales · Mean £ 224,997

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

S71 4LY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Summerfields Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.2 km
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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils0.9 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cherrycakes0.9 km
  • McQuillans Family Butchers0.9 km
  • Sweety Delights0.9 km
  • Wells Post Office0.9 km
  • H I Weldrick0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Alexandra W M C0.7 km
  • Cross Inn0.3 km
  • Royston W M C0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Homefarm Crafts0.6 km
  • Happy Cha & Sushi0.9 km
  • Number 10.9 km
  • Ruby's Ice Cream0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rainbow Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darton4.5 km
  • Barnsley5.3 km
  • Fitzwilliam7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Summer Lane/Haigh Croft0.2 km
  • Summer Lane/Applehaigh View0.2 km
  • Summer Lane/Cleveden Way0.2 km
  • High Street/West End Avenue0.3 km
  • High Street/Summer Lane0.4 km