S71 5AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Scarfield Close in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
Day-to-day life in S71 5AX has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00037097 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S71 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 5AX.
224
45
£ 37,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 5AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 45, S71 5AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 5AX. The average age is 44.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 5AX has low crime rates — 34 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
Oakhill Primary Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Hunningley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Below0.9 km
- Pulse & Cocktails0.9 km
- B&M Homestore0.9 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Tesco Petrol Station1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Mill of the Black Monks0.7 km
- Keel Inn0.5 km
- Oaks WMC0.5 km
- Stairfoot & Ardsley Cons Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Pausa Caffe Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Tesco Cafe1.0 km
- Yummys Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chico's Pizza0.6 km
- Divino Pizza0.8 km
- Five Double 'O'0.7 km
- Home Farm Bakery0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley3.0 km
- Wombwell3.6 km
- Elsecar5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Road/St Pauls Parade0.3 km
- Doncaster Road/St Pauls Parade0.3 km
- St Pauls Parade/St Davids Drive0.4 km
- Doncaster Road/Hill Street0.4 km
- Doncaster Road/Wombwell Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S715AX · Data under Open Government Licence