Postcode S71 1PN 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 217.7 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 217.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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 23 ft away from S71 1PN.
Honeywell near S71 1PN 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 | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.3 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Mandela Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mandela Gardens |
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 1PN postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1PN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Vitesse | 31 Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH | Walking directions to Vitesse |
| 0.3 mi | Rockingham Mini Market | Burton Street, Barnsley, S71 1JN | Walking directions to Rockingham Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Dryden Road, Barnsley, S71 1JE | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Shop No1 | Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JB | Walking directions to Shop No1 |
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.