Postcode S71 3HU 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 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Athersley is £27,700 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Monk Bretton Park.
Athersley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Athersley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Athersley is £27,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 3HU.
Athersley near S71 3HU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £126,250 |
10 years price trend in St Helens
In the S71 3HU postcode area, located within Athersley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.