Is S71 2RD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

178 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of S71 2RD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
86
Anti-social behaviour
28
Criminal damage & arson
18
Shoplifting
10
Public order
8
Burglary
7
Other theft
7
Vehicle crime
5

House prices

£175,537

Average price in Barnsley (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.5% year on year.

Terraced
£141,239
Semi-detached
£173,448
Detached
£277,348
Flat / maisonette
£92,791

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for S71 2RD specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near S71 2RD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near S71 2RD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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