Postcode S71 1EF is located in a minor urban area, within the Central ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ardsley & Stairfoot area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ardsley & Stairfoot is £44,056 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Civic Gardens.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ardsley & Stairfoot is £44,056 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from S71 1EF.
Ardsley & Stairfoot near S71 1EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Mandela Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mandela Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Hen Pen | Small | Walking directions to Hen Pen |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S71 1EF postcode area, located within Ardsley & Stairfoot, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1SB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Shop No1 | Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JB | Walking directions to Shop No1 |
| 0.4 mi | Zabka | 11 Market Hill, Barnsley, S70 2PX | Walking directions to Zabka |
| 0.4 mi | Delish | John Street, Barnsley, S70 1LP | Walking directions to Delish |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Dryden Road, Barnsley, S71 1JE | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.