Postcode S71 2QT 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 50.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 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 low crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from S71 2QT.
Monk Bretton near S71 2QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £308,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 35 | £135,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Town
In the S71 2QT postcode area, located within Monk Bretton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.