Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

AMBLESIDE GROVE, S71 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE GROVE, S71 5DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

265

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 93% owned. S71 5DP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

S71 5DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ambleside Grove, 0.4km from Ardsley in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00037096 (shared with 8 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 5DP. The average age is 58.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 206,000

4 sales · Mean £ 203,000

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

S71 5DP has low crime rates — 13 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Oakhill Primary Academy

Good322 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils1.5 km
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Hunningley Primary Academy

Good382 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • B&M Homestore1.0 km
  • Tesco Petrol Station1.0 km
  • The Butchers Shop1.0 km
  • One Below1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Keel Inn0.9 km
  • Oaks WMC0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Pausa Caffe Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Tesco Cafe1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Kamenka0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell3.4 km
  • Barnsley3.6 km
  • Elsecar5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cumberland Drive/Hawkwell Bank0.1 km
  • Doncaster Road/Christ Church0.2 km
  • Doncaster Road/Christ Church0.2 km
  • Doncaster Road/Quaker Lane0.2 km
  • Doncaster Road/Eskdale Road0.2 km