Postcode S71 1JL is located in a minor urban area, within the Old Town ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Honeywell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Honeywell is £36,900 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Churchfields.
Honeywell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Honeywell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Honeywell is £36,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from S71 1JL.
Honeywell near S71 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £308,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 35 | £135,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Town
In the S71 1JL postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Trinity Academy St. Edwards | Free schools | N/A | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Burton Road Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Queens Road Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.