S75 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Devonshire Drive, 0.3km from Greenfoot Lane in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00037540 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, S75 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, S75 1DY.
447
43
£ 36,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S75 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1DY. The average age is 43.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1DY 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Athersley South Primary School
Gawber Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Gawber Road WMC1.0 km
- Miners Rest0.9 km
- Grey Horse Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Nutty Fruitcake0.7 km
- Sports Village at Honeywell0.9 km
- Ecco Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
- Beanz 'n' Bitez at The Bistro0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Huddersfield Road Post Office0.4 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.9 km
- The Grapevine0.5 km
- Yogi Stores0.4 km
- Rowland Express0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.7 km
- Dodworth3.6 km
- Darton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.1 km
- Devonshire Drive/Melvina Crescent0.1 km
- Wilthorpe Crescent/Wilthorpe J and I School0.4 km
- Greenfoot Lane/Wilthorpe Avenue0.4 km
- Huddersfield Road/Woodstock Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S751DY · Data under Open Government Licence