S71 5EW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manor Gardens, 0.3km from Ardsley in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Stairfoot ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S71 5EW represents 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 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 42.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 5EW are sourced from Output Area E00037085 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR GARDENS, S71 5EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR GARDENS, S71 5EW.
244
57
£ 37,500 /yr
42%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S71 5EW is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 5EW. The average age is 56.7. 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
Detached
£ 215,000
4 sales · Mean £ 213,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S71 5EW has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakhill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Oaks WMC0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kamenka0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell3.2 km
- Barnsley3.9 km
- Elsecar5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eskdale Road/Doncaster Road0.1 km
- Eskdale Road/Doncaster Road0.1 km
- Doncaster Road/Eskdale Road0.1 km
- Doncaster Road/Quaker Lane0.2 km
- Doncaster Road/Cumberland Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S715EW · Data under Open Government Licence