Preston Way - S71 2RU
Key Postcode Insights
S71 2RU is a residential postcode situated on Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 816th largest and 743rd most expensive of the 1,191 postcodes in the S71 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 23 properties: 23 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £180,895
- 10 Year change
- up 61.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £914pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 73.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £213/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
S71 2RU is a residential postcode situated on Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 816th largest and 743rd most expensive of the 1,191 postcodes in the S71 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 23 properties: 23 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £180,895
- 10 Year change
- up 61.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £914pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 73.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £213/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin S71 2RU
- 13 Preston Way
Unknown
- 15 Preston Way
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 17 Preston Way
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 18 Preston Way
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 19 Preston Way
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in S71 2RU sold for £175,000 on 27th February 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 2.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £180,895.
The S71 2RU Sales Market has increased by 61.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £180,895 |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £175,390 |
| June 2024 | 2.4% | £167,839 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £163,927 |
| June 2022 | 12.9% | £160,373 |
| June 2021 | 9.5% | £141,994 |
| June 2020 | 5.9% | £129,700 |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £122,520 |
| June 2018 | 4.2% | £119,391 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £114,591 |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £111,793 |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £108,175 |
| June 2014 | 4.6% | £104,511 |
| June 2013 | -3.3% | £99,902 |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £103,307 |
| June 2011 | -2.8% | £103,561 |
| June 2010 | 1.4% | £106,499 |
| June 2009 | -11.1% | £105,026 |
| June 2008 | -2.1% | £118,146 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £120,640 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £914.
The S71 2RU Rental Market has increased by 73.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.6% | £914pcm |
| June 2025 | 6% | £874pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.6% | £825pcm |
| June 2023 | 8% | £774pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £716pcm |
| June 2021 | 11.4% | £650pcm |
| June 2020 | 3% | £584pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.7% | £567pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.4% | £552pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £544pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.1% | £528pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.6% | £517pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.8% | £509pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.8% | £500pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £509pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.4% | £513pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.7% | £501pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.9% | £488pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.6% | £503pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £486pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 27th February 2026 for £175,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.7%. The postcode has had a total of 21 sales since 1995.
S71 2RU has seen 6 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£175,000 | 3 Bed House19, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU19, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
- Sold May 2025£180,000 | 4 Bed House24, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU24, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
- Sold Apr 2025£142,000 | 3 Bed House25, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU25, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
- Sold Mar 2025£165,000 | 3 Bed House23, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU23, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
- Sold Jun 2024£168,000 | 3 Bed House17, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU17, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
Nearby Postcodes
S71 2RU is the 816th largest and the 743rd most expensive postcode out of the 1,191 postcodes in the S71 area.
- S71 2RQ, Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, S71S71 2RQ27 Addresses|51 m away
- S71 2RL, Ainsdale Court, Barnsley, S71S71 2RL19 Addresses|119 m away
- S71 2RH, King Edward Street, Barnsley, S71S71 2RH21 Addresses|121 m away
- S71 2FU, Paddock View, Barnsley, S71S71 2FU33 Addresses|138 m away
- S71 2RT, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71S71 2RT26 Addresses|140 m away
Property Types
- 15 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (15)
- early-century house (2)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 17 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2025£180,000 | 4 Bed House24, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU24, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
- Sold Feb 2026£175,000 | 3 Bed House19, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU19, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
- Sold Jun 2024£168,000 | 3 Bed House17, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU17, Preston Way, Barnsley, S71 2RU
Schools Nearby
- Lift St Helen's200 m away
- Carlton Primary Academy1.3 km away
- Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange1.4 km away
- Outwood Academy Carlton1.7 km away
- Outwood Academy Shafton3.3 km away
- Barnsley Academy4.0 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to S71 2RU is Barnsley station, which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- Barnsley|2.8 km away
- Darton|5.9 km away
- Dodworth|6.4 km away
- Wombwell|6.4 km away
