Postcode S71 1HJ 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 117.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dearne Valley Park.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Ardsley & Stairfoot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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 230 ft away from S71 1HJ.
Ardsley & Stairfoot near S71 1HJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dearne Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Dearne Valley Park |
| 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 1HJ postcode area, located within Ardsley & Stairfoot, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.