Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the S71 postcode area, covering Barnsley and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£115,189
Median price
£95,000
5-year trend
+48.4%
Total sales
20,800
The S71 area has 1,077 individual postcodes with 20,800 registered sales. Prices are +71.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Barnsley. The five-year price movement is +48.4%.
A former coal-mining town in South Yorkshire with a regenerating town centre, affordable stone-built terraces and improving links to Sheffield and Leeds.
🚆 Main station
Barnsley
⏱️ London commute
~150 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Barnsley Academy
S71 averages £115,189, placing it in the affordable category, +71.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,800 recorded sales across 1,077 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in S71 is +48.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
S71 3NW
£65,889 avg · 162 sales
S71 3NL
£66,462 avg · 152 sales
S71 5HA
£67,128 avg · 136 sales
S71 4JJ
£114,607 avg · 133 sales
S71 4FP
£151,471 avg · 117 sales
S71 5JE
£126,614 avg · 112 sales
S71 1PL
£48,204 avg · 111 sales
S71 5PN
£153,936 avg · 111 sales
S71 3NS
£65,015 avg · 104 sales
This S71 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the S71 postcode area is £115,189, based on 20,800 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Barnsley.
Properties in S71 average £115,189, which is +71.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£95,000) is 17.5% below the average (£115,189), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in S71 have moved +48.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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