Cost of Living in S71
Barnsley
S71 at a glance
Postcode district (S71)£156k
Median home price
2,743
Sales (last 5y)
-44%
vs national median
£144
Est. council tax / mo
3.6/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the S71 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in S71
Postcode district (S71)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £255,000 | 677 | −£155k |
| Semi-detached | £155,000 | 1,483 | −£105k |
| Terraced | £105,000 | 853 | −£113k |
| Flat | £85,000 | 149 | −£147k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in S71
Band C
Estimated band
£1,733
Estimated annual cost
£144
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (S71)S71 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.6 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 36 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 44% less than the national median.