S71 — BARNSLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S71

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S71 is £206,040, which is 11% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S71 cost 28.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S71 have fallen 25.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£265,147	384
Semi-detached	£158,620	817
Terraced	£114,231	528
Flat	£116,360	114
All types	£206,040	1899

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S71

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 70.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S71 has a crime rate 13% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

24.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S71

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S71 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Burton Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Athersley North Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Lift St Helen's	Primary	Good	mi
Carlton Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Parkside Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

22.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S71 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S71 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S71 — BARNSLEY

Area Summary

S71 (BARNSLEY) offers affordable property prices (£206,040, 28% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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S70

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£176K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S71?

The average house price in S71 (BARNSLEY) is £206,040, based on 1899 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 25.1% over the past year.

Is S71 a safe area to live?

Crime in S71 is close to the national average at 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S71?

There are 18 schools in or near S71. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in S71?

Council tax in S71 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S71?

The average broadband download speed in S71 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S71 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in S71 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 367,666.