Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

MIDLAND ROAD, S71 4PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDLAND ROAD, S71 4PX.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S71 4PX 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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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S71 4PX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £53k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.

home £53,125 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S71 4PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Midland Road, 1.0km from Royston in Royston (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

S71 4PX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £53k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 30.0% year-on-year. 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 4PX are sourced from Output Area E00037676 (shared with 5 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 4PX. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 43,750

1 sales · Mean £ 43,750

Semi-Detached

£ 62,500

1 sales · Mean £ 62,500

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

S71 4PX 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils0.5 km
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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils1.0 km
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Summerfields Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Academy Carlton

Good1087 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royston W M C0.5 km
  • Alexandra W M C0.8 km
  • Ring O' Bells0.6 km
  • Royston Midland Wmc0.4 km
  • Pocket Snooker Club0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Central Cafe0.0 km
  • Homefarm Crafts0.8 km
  • Happy Cha & Sushi0.5 km
  • Number 10.5 km
  • Ruby's Ice Cream0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • China Town0.3 km
  • Albions0.2 km
  • Della Pizza0.0 km
  • Rainbow Express0.6 km
  • Royston Pizza0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Wells Post Office0.6 km
  • Cherrycakes0.4 km
  • Cross Lane Express0.7 km
  • McQuillans Family Butchers0.6 km
  • One Stop0.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley5.6 km
  • Darton5.8 km
  • Fitzwilliam5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Midland Road/Milgate Street0.1 km
  • Midland Road/Park View0.1 km
  • Park View/Midland Road0.1 km
  • Midland Road/Health Centre0.2 km
  • Midland Road/Strawberry Gardens0.2 km