S75 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Cockerham Lane, 0.5km from New Gawber in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S75, S75 1AX offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00037559 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COCKERHAM LANE, S75 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKERHAM LANE, S75 1AX.
344
47
£ 36,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S75 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S75 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1AX. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1AX has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Wilthorpe Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Queens Road Academy
Burton Road Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Gawber Road WMC0.9 km
- Miners Rest0.6 km
- The Old School House0.8 km
- The Masonic Hall0.2 km
- George & Dragon0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Spirit0.9 km
- The Nutty Fruitcake0.8 km
- Voluntary Services Coffee Shops0.9 km
- Glass House1.0 km
- JJ's Cafe0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Lunch Club1.0 km
- Pizza Zone0.9 km
- Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts0.9 km
- Frydays0.6 km
- D Birkinshaw0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Ellisons Chemist0.4 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- B&M Retail1.0 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.4 km
- Barnsley Halal Food Store0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.1 km
- Dodworth3.4 km
- Darton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.1 km
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road/Kensington Road0.2 km
- Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.3 km
- Huddersfield Road/Salisbury Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S751AX · Data under Open Government Licence