Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LITTLE WESTFIELDS, S71 4RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE WESTFIELDS, S71 4RU.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 4RU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S71 4RU is a safe, established residential area on Little Westfields, 0.8km from Applehaigh View in Royston (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00037672 (shared with 7 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 4RU. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

S71 4RU has low crime rates — 34 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 offences42
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft8
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Summerfields Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.3 km
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Meadstead Primary Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Primary Academy

Good266 pupils1.0 km
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Good194 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McQuillans Family Butchers0.9 km
  • Wells Post Office0.9 km
  • H I Weldrick0.7 km
  • High Street Stores0.4 km
  • Royston Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Homefarm Crafts0.6 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

  • Darton4.4 km
  • Barnsley5.2 km
  • Fitzwilliam7.1 km

Bus Stops

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