Postcode S71 1NN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Honeywell is £41,621 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Brettas Park.
Honeywell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Honeywell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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 per household in Honeywell is £41,621 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from S71 1NN.
Honeywell near S71 1NN 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brettas Park | Small | Walking directions to Brettas Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,560 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 12 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £137,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the S71 1NN postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Rotherham Road, Barnsley, S71 2AH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Chatsworth Road, Barnsley, S71 1UX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.