Postcode S71 2LY is located in a minor urban area, within the Central 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 75.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Dearne Valley Park.
Monk Bretton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Monk Bretton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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 2LY.
Monk Bretton near S71 2LY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dearne Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Dearne Valley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Monk Bretton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Monk Bretton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brettas Park | Small | Walking directions to Brettas Park |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £183,125 |
| Terraced | 86 | £110,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S71 2LY postcode area, located within Monk Bretton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 2LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Bedroom Centre | Tennyson Road, Barnsley, S71 2LP | Walking directions to The Bedroom Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Booker Cash & Carry | Twibell Street, Barnsley, S71 1DN | Walking directions to Booker Cash & Carry |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Dryden Road, Barnsley, S71 1JE | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 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.