Postcode S71 1QY 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 186.1 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 0.7 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 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Honeywell is £41,621 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 1QY.
Honeywell near S71 1QY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £207,500 |
| Detached | 29 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £137,250 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the S71 1QY postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rockingham Mini Market | Rockingham Street, Barnsley, S71 1JN | Walking directions to Rockingham Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LN | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for S71 1QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Lofts
Old Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.