Postcode S71 1PQ 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 274.7 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 0.4 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 274.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Honeywell is £36,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from S71 1PQ.
Honeywell near S71 1PQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.4 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mandela Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mandela Gardens |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 34 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 10 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £138,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the S71 1PQ postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rockingham Mini Market | Burton Street, Barnsley, S71 1JN | Walking directions to Rockingham Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Vitesse | 31 Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH | Walking directions to Vitesse |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Dryden Road, Barnsley, S71 1JE | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.