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.
LUND CLOSE, S71 5PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUND CLOSE, S71 5PF.
278
41
£ 34,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
St Helen's Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- Lams Chemist0.5 km
- Premier Lundwood Convenience Store0.4 km
- Todays Express0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lundwood Working Mens Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Benedicts Coffee Shop0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S715PF · Data under Open Government Licence