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S71 2NU

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Monk Bretton

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Detailed insights for S71 2NU

Overview

Postcode S71 2NU is located in a minor urban area, within the Monk Bretton ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Monk Bretton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Monk Bretton is £41,815 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Monk Bretton Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Monk Bretton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Monk Bretton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Monk Bretton is £41,815 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 2NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Monk Bretton near S71 2NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S71 2NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMonk Bretton Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Monk Bretton Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
3,622.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.46(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.06(+12%)
Public order
6.88(-22%)
Burglary
4.59(-10%)
Other theft
4.59(-31%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
97.48%
Other White
4
1.44%
Chinese
2
0.72%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.74%
No qualifications
55
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.18%
Apprenticeship
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
57.58%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Monk Bretton

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £220K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monk Bretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£257,500£268
Semi-Detached66£170,000£200
Terraced24£141,500£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monk Bretton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,995£102,000£105,000£95,000
2017£199,995£89,000£110,000£110,000
2018£217,995£60,000£114,498£100,000
2019£230,000£62,000£121,000£105,000
2020£208,000£98,250£128,000£115,000
2021£219,998£56,000£145,000£112,500
2022£273,995£95,500£160,000£109,000
2023£250,000£199,995£145,000£126,500
2024£250,000£187,500£168,000£151,875
2025£272,000£70,000£165,000£138,000
2026£255,000£175,000£141,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£144£136£105
2017£190£125£142£126
2018£193£79£147£131
2019£191£148£142£126
2020£189£138£149£130
2021£211£81£172£140
2022£245£134£190£141
2023£244£312£174£132
2024£253£290£200£166
2025£247£96£193£176
2026£278£208£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Monk Bretton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 2NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 2NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026390, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QETerracedFreehold£117,500
19 Dec 2025358, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QETerracedFreehold£80,000
07 Nov 2025400, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QETerracedFreehold£150,000
07 Aug 2025259, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QESemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
27 Apr 202624, Pine Hall Drive, Barnsley, S71 2NSDetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the S71 2NU postcode area, located within Monk Bretton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S71 2NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Helen's Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Littleworth GrangeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miNot applicableSpringwell Special AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 2NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S71 2NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopFish Dam Lane, Barnsley, S71 2PXWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalSt Helens Way, Barnsley, S71 2PRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTinas Top Shop80 Lytham Avenue, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2RQWalking directions to Tinas Top Shop
0.3 miPremierPreston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RUWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S71 2NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steven Green

Monk Bretton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Jarvis

Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley NorthE14001074
WardMonk BrettonE05000986
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Monk BrettonE02001517
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 009DE01007404
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about S71 2NU

Is S71 2NU (Monk Bretton) safe?

The area around S71 2NU records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S71 2NU?

The median sale price around S71 2NU in Monk Bretton is £175,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S71 2NU?

There are 5 schools close to S71 2NU, including St Helen's Primary Academy (Good), Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange (Good) and Springwell Special Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S71 2NU?

S71 2NU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S71 2NU (Monk Bretton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S71 2NU is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Green (Labour Party).