Postcode S71 1EX 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 128.0 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Barnsley Youth Activity Park.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a very 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 128.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from S71 1EX.
Ardsley & Stairfoot near S71 1EX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnsley Youth Activity Park | Small | Walking directions to Barnsley Youth Activity Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Seam | Small | Walking directions to The Seam |
| 0.5 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £130,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £183,125 |
| Terraced | 69 | £118,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S71 1EX postcode area, located within Ardsley & Stairfoot, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Beech Street, Barnsley, S70 1YB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S71 1EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Sumner
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.