S71 4SS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Petworth Croft, 0.7km from Wells, The in Royston (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 4SS represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 56.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 4SS are sourced from Output Area E00037670 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETWORTH CROFT, S71 4SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETWORTH CROFT, S71 4SS.
254
52
£ 36,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S71 4SS spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 56.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 4SS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,250
4 sales · Mean £ 181,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 4SS has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Summerfields Primary Academy
Meadstead Primary Academy
Parkside Primary Academy
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cherrycakes0.7 km
- McQuillans Family Butchers0.6 km
- Sweety Delights0.7 km
- Wells Post Office0.6 km
- H I Weldrick0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alexandra W M C0.5 km
- Cross Inn0.1 km
- Royston W M C0.7 km
- The Pack Horse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Homefarm Crafts0.4 km
- Happy Cha & Sushi0.7 km
- Number 10.7 km
- Ruby's Ice Cream0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Albions0.9 km
- Rainbow Express0.6 km
- Kings Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darton4.8 km
- Barnsley5.4 km
- Fitzwilliam6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Summer Lane/Haigh Croft0.1 km
- Summer Lane/Cleveden Way0.1 km
- Summer Lane/Applehaigh View0.1 km
- High Street/Summer Lane0.3 km
- High Street/West End Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S714SS · Data under Open Government Licence