Postcode S71 3HT 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 Royston East & Carlton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royston East & Carlton is £40,643 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Royston East & Carlton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Royston East & Carlton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royston East & Carlton is £40,643 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 3HT.
Royston East & Carlton near S71 3HT 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £161,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helens
In the S71 3HT postcode area, located within Royston East & Carlton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 3HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 3HW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | RSD Stores | Haddon Road, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3SZ | Walking directions to RSD Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for S71 3HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Jane Tattersall
St Helens - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.