S75 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Huddersfield Road, 0.6km from New Gawber in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S75 1DL represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00037558 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, S75 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, S75 1DL.
274
42
£ 36,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S75 1DL is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1DL. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1DL has low crime rates — 35 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
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Summer Lane Primary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Wilthorpe Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Queens Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Super Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Tap1.0 km
- Wharncliffe Garage0.7 km
- 5 A Day1.0 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Puccini's0.9 km
- Dolly's Desserts1.0 km
- Fridays0.9 km
- Jar Bar1.0 km
- Mermaid Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar0.8 km
- My Pizza Co0.9 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Bombay Rasoi0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Black and White0.9 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge1.0 km
- Falco Lounge0.9 km
- Annie Murrays0.8 km
- Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.9 km
- Dodworth3.3 km
- Darton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Huddersfield Road/Kensington Road0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road/Cockerham Lane0.1 km
- Huddersfield Road/Western Street0.2 km
- Huddersfield Road/Western Street0.2 km
- Victoria Road/Hopwood Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S751DL · Data under Open Government Licence