Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LUND CLOSE, S71 5PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUND CLOSE, S71 5PF.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S71 5PF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, S71 5PF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

S71 5PF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lund Close, 0.2km from Lundwood in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S71 5PF are sourced from Output Area E00037523 (shared with 10 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 5PF. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 118,000

5 sales · Mean £ 131,000

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

Crime around S71 5PF is moderate at 58 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

Good430 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Primary Academy

Requires Improvement225 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Yorkshire Chippy0.4 km
  • Abbey Fisheries0.6 km
  • Barnsley House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Happy Garden0.4 km
  • MFC Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Lams Chemist0.5 km
  • Premier Lundwood Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Todays Express0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lundwood Working Mens Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Benedicts Coffee Shop0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley3.2 km
  • Wombwell4.9 km
  • Dodworth6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pontefract Road/Vincent Road0.3 km
  • Pontefract Road/Darrington Place0.3 km
  • Pontefract Road/Abbots Road0.4 km
  • Pontefract Road/Abbots Road0.4 km
  • Pontefract Road/Wycombe Street0.4 km