Postcode report
S75 1YN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About S75 1YN: area rating, property, schools and local change
S75 1YN 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 1YN, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S75 1YN are housing and property market signals, 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 S75 1YN is based on Barnsley 013 Census 2021. It covers 12,094 residents, 3,535 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 12% 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 2/10.
For property prices near S75 1YN, 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 1YN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 1YN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S75 1YN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 22 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 1YN
Is S75 1YN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% 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 1YN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S75 1YN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S75 1YN?
LocaleIQ matched S75 1YN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S75 1YN?
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 1YN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.