Postcode S71 1QR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 52.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 1QR.
Honeywell near S71 1QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £625,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £302,250 |
| Flats | 9 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £137,500 |
10 years price trend in Old Town
In the S71 1QR postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rockingham Mini Market | Burton Street, Barnsley, S71 1JN | |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LN | |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.