S71 5QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cundy Cross in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Monk Bretton ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S71 5QH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5QH are sourced from Output Area E00037505 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S71 5QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S71 5QH.
342
43
£ 34,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 5QH 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, S71 5QH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 5QH. The average age is 43.4. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 5QH is moderate at 64 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
Oakhill Primary Academy
Hunningley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Yummys Restaurant & Takeaway1.0 km
- Benedicts Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Hot N Tasty Cafe0.1 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden House0.1 km
- Umars0.4 km
- Abbey Fisheries0.4 km
- Barnsley House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.6 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Lams Chemist0.6 km
- Premier Lundwood Convenience Store0.6 km
- Todays Express0.6 km
- McColls1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lundwood Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Mill of the Black Monks0.2 km
- Stairfoot & Ardsley Cons Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley2.4 km
- Wombwell4.4 km
- Dodworth6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Road/Cherrys Road0.1 km
- Pontefract Road/Cherrys Road0.1 km
- Grange Lane/Grange Crescent0.1 km
- Pontefract Road/Trueman Terrace0.2 km
- Pontefract Road/Roger Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S715QH · Data under Open Government Licence