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.
HALL BALK LANE, S75 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL BALK LANE, S75 1BE.
159
42
£ 36,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Wilthorpe Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Burton Road Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S751BE · Data under Open Government Licence