Postcode S71 4LY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Royston West is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Darton located about 2.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Royston West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Royston West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 of residents in Royston West is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S71 4LY.
Royston West near S71 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darton located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 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 | £279,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royston
In the S71 4LY postcode area, located within Royston West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RF | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.