Postcode S71 4FR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royston West is £45,042 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 3.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Royston Park.
Royston West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Royston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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 4FR.
Royston West near S71 4FR 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royston Park | Large | Walking directions to Royston Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Royston area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £300,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £180,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 | £159 |
| Terraced | 36 | £115,000 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188,475 | — | £103,000 | £100,500 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £59,500 | £112,000 | £73,500 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £47,500 | £116,000 | £83,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £67,500 | £121,250 | £73,500 |
| 2020 | £224,998 | £47,500 | £133,000 | £88,500 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £38,500 | £145,000 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £271,498 | — | £170,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £268,750 | £105,000 | £160,500 | £111,200 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £170,000 | £114,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £77,500 | £171,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £156 | £145 | £120 |
| 2017 | £163 | £130 | £85 |
| 2018 | £184 | £139 | £106 |
| 2019 | £198 | £153 | £86 |
| 2020 | £211 | £166 | £96 |
| 2021 | £207 | £178 | £122 |
| 2022 | £260 | £198 | £133 |
| 2023 | £250 | £188 | £146 |
| 2024 | £238 | £212 | £124 |
| 2025 | £250 | £217 | £130 |
| 2026 | £268 | £212 | £125 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S71 4FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 22, Galway Close, Barnsley, S71 4FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 2, Galway Close, Barnsley, S71 4FR | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 18, Galway Close, Barnsley, S71 4FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 13, Army Row, Barnsley, S71 4QL | Terraced | Freehold | £78,500 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 95, Midland Road, Barnsley, S71 4QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the S71 4FR 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 4FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | The Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4BP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Midland Road, Barnsley, S71 4PX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RF | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S71 4FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Makinson
Royston - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S71 4FR records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around S71 4FR in Royston West is £188,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to S71 4FR, including Parkside Primary Academy (Good), Royston St John Baptist CE Primary (Good) and Meadstead Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
S71 4FR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S71 4FR is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Makinson (Labour Party).