Postcode report
Is S75 1FJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S75 1FJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
S75 1FJ is a postcode in Old Town, Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S75 1FJ, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S75 1FJ are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 S75 1FJ is based on Barnsley 012 Census 2021. It covers 11,668 residents, 1,290 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 10% 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 9/10.
For property prices near S75 1FJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S75 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £275k from 84 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S75 1FJ can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 S75 1FJ 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.
Local change around S75 1FJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S75 1FJ
Is S75 1FJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% 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 S75 1FJ?
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 S75 1FJ?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S75 1FJ?
LocaleIQ matched S75 1FJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S75 1FJ?
The latest median sold price is £275k based on 84 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S75 1FJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.