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S71 3HS

Shawfield Road

St Helens

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Overview

Postcode S71 3HS 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 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Monk Bretton Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.5%
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 3,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Athersley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% 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 3HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Athersley near S71 3HS 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S71 3HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMonk Bretton ParkMediumWalking directions to Monk Bretton Park
0.5 miMonk Bretton Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Monk Bretton Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
1,283.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.27(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.14(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.16(+158%)
Public order
11.98(+36%)
Vehicle crime
7.19(+28%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
96.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.26%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
33.78%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
36.29%
Owns outright
34
27.42%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.45%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 3HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 3HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202637, Bretton Way, Barnsley, S71 2GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
29 Apr 202649, Bretton Way, Barnsley, S71 2GGDetachedFreehold£190,000
30 May 20255, Bretton Way, Barnsley, S71 2GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
30 May 202514, Fleetwood Avenue, Barnsley, S71 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
01 May 202622, Bretton Way, Barnsley, S71 2GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S71 3HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSpringwell Special AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSpringwell Alternative AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Helen's Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S71 3HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremierPreston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RUWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTinas Top Shop80 Lytham Avenue, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2RQWalking directions to Tinas Top Shop
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalSt Helens Way, Barnsley, S71 2PRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miRSD StoresHaddon Road, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3SZWalking directions to RSD Stores
0.4 miOne StopFish Dam Lane, Barnsley, S71 2PXWalking directions to One Stop

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 3HS, 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 007EE01007327
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S71 3HS

Is S71 3HS (Athersley) safe?

The area around S71 3HS records about 131 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 3HS?

The median sale price around S71 3HS 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 3HS?

There are 7 schools close to S71 3HS, including Springwell Special Academy (Good), Springwell Alternative Academy (Good) and St Helen's Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S71 3HS?

S71 3HS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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