Primrose Bank is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1NZ is located in the St Helens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Bank, Barnsley, S71 1NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1NR, S71 1NQ, S71 1UU, S71 1UY, S71 1WB, S71 1UP, S71 1UZ, S71 1NT, S71 1XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 1NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 36.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 93.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Bank was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Bank has the 59th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 409th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Primrose Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-09-06 | £254,019 |
| 9 Primrose Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-05-13 | £241,985 |
| 7 Primrose Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-12-18 | £277,217 |
| 7 Primrose Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £198,000 | 2007-09-07 | £277,575 |
| 9 Primrose Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £187,500 | 2007-04-20 | £279,095 |
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Carlton Road , S71 2LF | 1out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Cafe, Barnsley College Fleets | The Fleets, Smithies Lane | 515 yd | |
| Food With Friends | St Edwins Croft, Edwins Close | 846 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 857 yd | |
| Laithes Breakfast Club | Laithes Primary School, Laithes Lane | 898 yd | |
| Royal Cafe | 17b Laithes Lane | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lodge Working Mens Club | New Lodge Club, Wakefield Road | 473 yd | |
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 727 yd | |
| Carlton & Smithies Club | Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road | 842 yd | |
| Athersley Social Club | Athersley Working Mens Club, Mansfield Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Smashed at Stallones | 217 Wakefield Road | 236 yd | |
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 550 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road | 553 yd | |
| Parmesan House | 26 Derwent Road | 880 yd | |
| The Wing Mans Fried Chicken | Unit 2, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 291 yd | |
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 386 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Co Operative, Laithes Lane | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Laithes Primary School LAITHES LANE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| St Helens Church Hall Laithes Lane | 861 yd | |
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.