Postcode S71 4BD is located in a minor urban area, within the Royston ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Royston East & Carlton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 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 Fitzwilliam located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rabbit Ings Country Park.
Royston East & Carlton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Royston East & Carlton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.3% 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 4BD.
Royston East & Carlton near S71 4BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rabbit Ings Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rabbit Ings Country Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Royston area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £281,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £96,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royston
In the S71 4BD postcode area, located within Royston East & Carlton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.