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S71

BARNSLEY

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S71 is the postcode district for BARNSLEY, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £206,040
1yr change ▼ 25.1%
Crime 13% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£206,040

▼ 25.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% below national avg

Crime Rate

70.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

13% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

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.

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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

£173K £187K £202K £216K £231K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

62

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.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S71 BARNSLEY

What is the average house price in S71 BARNSLEY?
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 BARNSLEY 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 is the population of S71 BARNSLEY?
The population of S71 (BARNSLEY) is approximately 367,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 22% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S71 BARNSLEY?
There are 18 schools in or near S71. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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