Pontefract Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1JA is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: S71 1HS, S71 1HZ, S71 1HU, S71 1HR, S71 1HN, S71 1HF.

Pontefract Road Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pontefract Road are based on 633 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for S71 1JA

Average Price
£108,380
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£91,343
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£261,708

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pontefract Road

Average Price
£172,759
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pontefract Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
120 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Other, an established residential building 		£225,0002020-06-02 £261,708
128 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£60,0002016-03-14 £88,767
128 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£63,0002014-05-23 £94,932
130 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£72,0002007-10-05 £91,164
128 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£75,0002006-01-09 £111,899

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Queens Road Academy
Queens Road, S71 1AR 		1,048 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
1out of 4Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, S70 1TS 		1,064 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, S71 2AA 		1,095 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Littleworth Lane, Lundwood S71 5RG 		1,273 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Forest Academy
Thornton Road, Kendray S70 3NG 		1,477 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedTrinity Academy St. Edwards
Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate, 		1,573 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
2out of 4Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray S70 3DL 		2,149 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, S70 6PD 		3,299 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton S71 3EW 		4,217 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
2out of 4Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell S73 8FE 		5,219 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedBarnsley College
PO Box 266, Church Street S70 2YW 		1,712 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, S71 2LF 		2,895 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Springwell Alternative Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road S71 2AY 		2,245 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road S71 2AY 		2,284 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, S70 6RG 		3,324 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bistro at the PocketCorner Pocket, Elm Row140 yd
Autozone UKHill Top Garage, Doncaster Road829 yd
Cardamom Lounge265-267 Doncaster Road968 yd
Everlast GymUnit 7, Dryden Road1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ruby'sApply Scaffolding, Beevor Street180 yd
Oakwell SandwichOakwell House, 72 Pontefract Road917 yd
Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop251 Doncaster Road968 yd
Catch4 Castle Close1,006 yd
Gino's Pizza2 Castle Close1,006 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland12 Castle Close1,006 yd
Iceland (The Food Warehouse)Unit 5, Dryden Road1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Barnsley Fc Training Ground
Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches668 yd
Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium)
OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches748 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley)
DRYDEN ROAD 		health and fitness suite, swimming pool902 yd
Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex
QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD 		health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool992 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed75.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Pontefract Road dangerous?

In 2023, 33 crimes were reported near Pontefract Road . 75% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered very safe. The most common type of crime was vehicle crime. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of S71 1JA.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 1JA

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 33
Vehicle Crime 9
Other Theft 8
Violence And Sexual Offences 5
Anti Social Behaviour 4
Burglary 4
Public Order 3

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of S71 1JA.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Lord Street59 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Elm Row140 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Elm Row140 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Lord Street59 yd
2023-11Other theftAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Elm Row140 yd
2023-10BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Elm Row140 yd
2023-10Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Elm Row140 yd
2023-10Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Elm Row140 yd
2023-10Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Lord Street59 yd
2023-10Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Lord Street59 yd
More Crime Statistics for Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 1JA

Employment

S71 1JA area has a very high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 5% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee134
Retired54
Part-Time Employee49
Self-Employed26
Long-Term Sick or disabled21
Unemployed17
Looking after home or family17
Other11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Student (economically inactive)9

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities48
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles39
Manufacturing33
Construction16
Administrative and support service activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Education14
Accommodation and food service activities13
Transport and storage12
Information and communication9
Financial and insurance activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Other5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

People

Gender

Female218
Male200

Partnership Status

Single156
Married: Opposite sex108
Married: Same sex3
Separated15
Divorced46
Widowed23

Health

Very good health183
Good health147
Fair health55
Bad health27
Very bad health7

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications81
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 43
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 57
Apprenticeship22
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
Degree or Similar 87
Other9

Culture

Ethnic Group

Other Asian5
Black African2
Black Caribbean1
Mixed White and Caribbean1
White400
Roma1
Arab3
Other5

Country of Birth

United Kingdom374
European Union28
Rest of Europe1
Africa5
Middle East and Asia7
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK374
10+ Years18
5-10 Years14
2-5 Years8
Less than 2 years3

Passport Held

United Kingdom314
France1
Italy1
Lithuania2
Poland3
Romania20
Other EU countries7
North Africa1
South and Eastern Africa1
No passport held68

Religion

No religion197
Christian192
Jewish1
Muslim5
Other religion1
Not answered23
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