Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S71 5EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 5EX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

266

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 91% owned. S71 5EX 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 5EX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Edderthorpe in Darfield. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S71 5EX represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 5EX are sourced from Output Area E00037240 (shared with 17 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 5EX. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

S71 5EX has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Upperwood Academy

Good302 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Academy Darfield

Good220 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Audrey's Coffee House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell4.2 km
  • Goldthorpe4.8 km
  • Thurnscoe4.8 km