Postcode report
Is S73 9DU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S73 9DU: area rating, property, schools and local change
S73 9DU is a postcode in Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S73 9DU, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S73 9DU are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S73 9DU is based on Barnsley 020 Census 2021. It covers 10,684 residents, 516 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near S73 9DU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S73 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £135k from 64 rolling sales, down 10.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S73 9DU can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S73 9DU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near S73 9DU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about S73 9DU
Is S73 9DU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S73 9DU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S73 9DU?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S73 9DU?
LocaleIQ matched S73 9DU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S73 9DU?
The latest median sold price is £135k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S73 9DU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.