Postcode S71 5LU is located in a minor urban area, within the Monk Bretton ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Lundwood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lundwood is £42,053 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Littleworth Park.
Lundwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,317 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Lundwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lundwood is £42,053 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from S71 5LU.
Lundwood near S71 5LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Littleworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Littleworth Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £177,250 in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Monk Bretton
In the S71 5LU postcode area, located within Lundwood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S71 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.