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S71 3BA

Bellbank Way

St Helens

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Overview

Postcode S71 3BA 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 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Athersley is £35,139 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Lodge Community Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
68.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Athersley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Athersley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.5%

Approximately 68.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Athersley is £35,139 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 3BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Athersley near S71 3BA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S71 3BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNew Lodge Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Lodge Community Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
5,103.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
120.97(+1281%)
Violence and sexual offences
59.57(+35%)
Public order
44.98(+409%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.14(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.49(+162%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
88.78%
African
8
2.72%
Other White
7
2.38%
Pakistani
4
1.36%
Other Black
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
39.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.33%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
84
66.14%
Owns outright
21
16.54%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.66%
Other social rented
3
2.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in St Helens

Median price£157,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £188K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £188 per square foot) in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£275,000£257
Semi-Detached53£158,500£190
Terraced14£142,500£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Helens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,500£55,500£87,500£87,000
2017£120,000£61,000£89,000£81,500
2018£190,000£52,500£95,000£88,000
2019£195,000£57,500£100,000£95,000
2020£162,473£62,500£109,000£90,000
2021£196,500£69,500£128,000£93,450
2022£273,000£80,000£144,000£115,000
2023£166,500£70,000£149,975£110,000
2024£225,000£87,000£145,000£105,000
2025£265,000£158,500£135,000
2026£235,000£158,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£79£127£95
2017£152£100£113£114
2018£144£80£119£119
2019£182£94£127£121
2020£174£92£130£122
2021£216£108£157£130
2022£222£126£180£155
2023£217£148£171£160
2024£222£131£164£146
2025£232£180£172
2026£276£197£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Helens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202559, High Croft Drive, Barnsley, S71 3AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Apr 202543, High Croft Drive, Barnsley, S71 3AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
12 Jan 2026128, Lindhurst Road, Barnsley, S71 3DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
01 Jul 202513, Newstead Road, Barnsley, S71 3LXTerracedFreehold£115,000
22 Dec 2025Unit 21, Wharncliffe Business Park, Barnsley, S71 3AAOtherLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the S71 3BA postcode area, located within Athersley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S71 3BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLaithes Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWaterton Newstead AcademyOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryAthersley North Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 3BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S71 3BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalLindhurst Road, Barnsley, S71 3DGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miRoundhouse NewsLaithes Crescent, Barnsley, S71 3LRWalking directions to Roundhouse News
0.2 miFulton's FoodsLaithes Lane, Barnsley, S71 3ADWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.2 miCo-op FoodLaithes Lane, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3TYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLidlWakefield Road, Barnsley, S75 6DJWalking directions to Lidl

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 3BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Jane Tattersall

St Helens - 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
WardSt HelensE05000993
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AthersleyE02001515
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 007BE01007324
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S71 3BA

Is S71 3BA (Athersley) safe?

The area around S71 3BA records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near S71 3BA?

The median sale price around S71 3BA in Athersley is £157,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S71 3BA?

There are 8 schools close to S71 3BA, including Laithes Primary School (Good), Waterton Newstead Academy and Athersley North Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S71 3BA?

S71 3BA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S71 3BA (Athersley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S71 3BA is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Jane Tattersall (Labour Party).