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.
MIDLAND ROAD, S71 4PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDLAND ROAD, S71 4PX.
308
34
£ 33,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Parkside Primary Academy
Meadstead Primary Academy
Summerfields Primary Academy
Outwood Academy Carlton
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S714PX · Data under Open Government Licence