Postcode S71 2GJ is located in a minor urban area, within the St Helens ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Athersley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Athersley is £35,139 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Monk Bretton Park.
Athersley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Athersley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Athersley is £35,139 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 2GJ.
Athersley near S71 2GJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Monk Bretton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Monk Bretton Park |
| 0.3 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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £230,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £156,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £134,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helens
In the S71 2GJ postcode area, located within Athersley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 2GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Rotherham Road, Barnsley, S71 2AH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | RSD Stores | Haddon Road, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3SZ | Walking directions to RSD Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Chatsworth Road, Barnsley, S71 1UX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.