Postcode S71 2RJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Monk Bretton is £41,815 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Monk Bretton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Monk Bretton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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 per household in Monk Bretton is £41,815 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 2RJ.
Monk Bretton near S71 2RJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £177,250 in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Monk Bretton
In the S71 2RJ postcode area, located within Monk Bretton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 2RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tinas Top Shop | King Edward Street, Barnsley, S71 2RH | Walking directions to Tinas Top Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Blundell Court, Barnsley, S71 2RD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Barnsley, S71 2PW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.