Postcode S71 1XW 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 Monk Bretton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Monk Bretton is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Monk Bretton Park.
Monk Bretton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Monk Bretton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Monk Bretton is £36,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 1XW.
Monk Bretton near S71 1XW 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Monk Bretton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Monk Bretton Park |
| 0.1 mi | Brettas Park | Small | Walking directions to Brettas Park |
| 0.5 mi | Monk Bretton Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Monk Bretton Memorial Garden |
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 1XW postcode area, located within Monk Bretton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 1XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Rotherham Road, Barnsley, S71 2AH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | The Bedroom Centre | Tennyson Road, Barnsley, S71 2LP | Walking directions to The Bedroom Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Chatsworth Road, Barnsley, S71 1UX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Booker Cash & Carry | Twibell Street, Barnsley, S71 1DN | Walking directions to Booker Cash & Carry |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.