Postcode S71 4EW 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royston West is £45,042 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Royston Park.
Royston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Royston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royston West is £45,042 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 4EW.
Royston West near S71 4EW 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royston Park | Large | Walking directions to Royston 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 4EW postcode area, located within Royston West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | The Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4BP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Midland Road, Barnsley, S71 4PX | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.