Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HALL BALK LANE, S75 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL BALK LANE, S75 1BE.

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Population

159

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S75 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S75 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £490k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.8% year-on-year.

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

S75 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Hall Balk Lane, 0.5km from Wilthorpe Redbrooke in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S75 1BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, down 16.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S75 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00168697 (shared with 4 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 S75 1BE. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

2 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

S75 1BE has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime14
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Wilthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.6 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.0 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.5 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Gawber Road WMC0.8 km
  • Miners Rest0.6 km
  • The Old School House0.8 km
  • Keel Inn1.0 km
  • Moulders Arms0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Spirit1.0 km
  • The Nutty Fruitcake0.7 km
  • Voluntary Services Coffee Shops0.9 km
  • Gate of India0.6 km
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Lunch Club1.0 km
  • Pizza Zone1.0 km
  • Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts1.0 km
  • Frydays0.8 km
  • D Birkinshaw0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Huddersfield Road Post Office0.4 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Premier Rockingham Store0.6 km
  • Rowland Express0.8 km
  • W H Smith0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.3 km
  • Dodworth3.4 km
  • Darton4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.2 km
  • Huddersfield Road/Salisbury Street0.2 km
  • Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
  • Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
  • Huddersfield Road/Woodstock Road0.4 km