S75 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Kestrel Road, 0.5km from Wilthorpe in Barugh Green and Redbrook. Administratively it sits within Darton West ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00180013 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KESTREL ROAD, S75 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESTREL ROAD, S75 1AR.
475
29
£ 41,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S75 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates S75 1AR — age 29, 90% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1AR. The average age is 29.4. 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 younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
29 sales · Mean £ 173,860
Detached
£ 219,950
30 sales · Mean £ 227,646
Terraced
£ 165,950
4 sales · Mean £ 166,212
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1AR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wilthorpe Primary School
Gawber Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Pantry0.7 km
- The Grapevine0.6 km
- Yogi Stores0.7 km
- Rowland Express0.6 km
- Huddersfield Road Post Office0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gawber Tap0.7 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- Gawber Road WMC0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Oh My Cod0.7 km
- No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner1.0 km
- Luigis Pizzeria0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.7 km
- Beanz 'n' Bitez at The Bistro0.3 km
- Corner Kitchen0.7 km
- Country Kitchen1.0 km
- The Nutty Fruitcake0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley2.2 km
- Darton3.0 km
- Dodworth3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wilthorpe Road/The Crescent0.2 km
- Wilthorpe Road/Innovation Way0.2 km
- Wilthorpe Road/Ripley Grove0.2 km
- Wilthorpe Road/Ripley Grove0.3 km
- Rowland Road/Huddersfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S751AR · Data under Open Government Licence