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S71 3BG

Forest Road

St Helens

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Overview

Postcode S71 3BG 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 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Lodge Community Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Athersley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Athersley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.3%

Approximately 56.3% 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 3BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Athersley near S71 3BG 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 3BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNew Lodge Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Lodge Community Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
6,910.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.67(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.63(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.88(-10%)
Vehicle crime
9.2(+63%)
Other crime
6.75(+102%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
88.06%
Other White
19
5.04%
African
9
2.39%
Pakistani
7
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.06%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
35.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.68%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
54.62%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.21%
Owns outright
15
12.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.88%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in St Helens

Median price£158,500
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £190K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 (about £189 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
Detached4£236,000£257
Semi-Detached56£160,000£194
Terraced15£140,000£178

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£159,250£135,000
2026£197,000£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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 3BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 3BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 2026128, Lindhurst Road, Barnsley, S71 3DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
12 Dec 202520, Mansfield Road, Barnsley, S71 3BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
06 Mar 202655, Radcliffe Road, Barnsley, S71 3DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
28 Mar 202510, Arnold Avenue, Barnsley, S71 3ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
09 Jan 202689, Lindhurst Road, Barnsley, S71 3DESemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the S71 3BG postcode area, located within Athersley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWaterton Newstead AcademyOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryAthersley North Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S71 3BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalLindhurst Road, Barnsley, S71 3DGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miFulton's FoodsLaithes Lane, Barnsley, S71 3ADWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.3 miRoundhouse NewsLaithes Crescent, Barnsley, S71 3LRWalking directions to Roundhouse News
0.3 miCo-op FoodLaithes Lane, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3TYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 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 3BG, 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 007CE01007325
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S71 3BG

Is S71 3BG (Athersley) safe?

The area around S71 3BG records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3BG?

The median sale price around S71 3BG in Athersley is £158,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S71 3BG?

There are 7 schools close to S71 3BG, 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 3BG?

S71 3BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,386 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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