Postcode S71 1EJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardsley & Stairfoot is £44,056 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Barnsley Youth Activity Park.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from S71 1EJ.
Ardsley & Stairfoot near S71 1EJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnsley Youth Activity Park | Small | Walking directions to Barnsley Youth Activity Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Seam | Small | Walking directions to The Seam |
| 0.4 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £270,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £185,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 55 | £130,000 | £144 |
| Flats | 11 | £90,000 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158,000 | £55,000 | £110,000 | £65,750 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £56,500 | £113,250 | £77,250 |
| 2018 | £169,950 | £64,000 | £123,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £178,250 | £65,500 | £127,000 | £72,750 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £81,000 | £134,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £217,500 | £78,500 | £140,000 | £92,500 |
| 2022 | £210,000 | £162,999 | £165,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £87,000 | £160,000 | £105,500 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £82,750 | £180,000 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £80,750 | £183,875 | £118,975 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £91,000 | £190,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £154 | £148 | £82 |
| 2017 | £162 | £130 | £137 | £92 |
| 2018 | £165 | £100 | £150 | £95 |
| 2019 | £174 | £106 | £148 | £91 |
| 2020 | £182 | £154 | £165 | £104 |
| 2021 | £186 | £149 | £162 | £112 |
| 2022 | £214 | £278 | £185 | £123 |
| 2023 | £234 | £138 | £191 | £122 |
| 2024 | £222 | £130 | £217 | £128 |
| 2025 | £236 | £129 | £204 | £138 |
| 2026 | £315 | £134 | £190 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 1EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 16, Coniston Road, Barnsley, S71 1EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 28, Grasmere Road, Barnsley, S71 1ES | Terraced | Freehold | £136,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 26, Grasmere Road, Barnsley, S71 1ES | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 16, Wansfell Terrace, Barnsley, S71 1EW | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 6, Wansfell Terrace, Barnsley, S71 1EW | Terraced | Freehold | £68,500 |
In the S71 1EJ postcode area, located within Ardsley & Stairfoot, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bala Street, Barnsley, S71 1EG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Globus Food Centre | Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1DF | Walking directions to Globus Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Delicii Barnsley | Brinckman Street, Barnsley, S70 1JH | Walking directions to Delicii Barnsley |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1SB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Antonio Grocerys | Albert Street, Barnsley, S70 1EQ | Walking directions to Antonio Grocerys |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S71 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Sumner
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S71 1EJ records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around S71 1EJ in Ardsley & Stairfoot is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to S71 1EJ, including Queens Road Academy (Good), Oakwell Rise Primary Academy (Good) and Trinity Academy St. Edwards. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S71 1EJ is Barnsley, about 540 m away.
S71 1EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S71 1EJ is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Sumner (Labour Party).