Aylesford Close is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1PG is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aylesford Close, Barnsley, S71 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1QB, S71 1QF, S71 1QQ, S71 1LR, S71 1QE, S71 1QD, S71 1QG, S71 1JN, S71 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 1PG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.9% | 48.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 31.2% | 35.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 37% | 34% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 40.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around S71 1PG this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 28.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.5% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 90% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylesford Close was 782.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.3% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Aylesford Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 275.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1110.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aylesford Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-10-10 | £241,613 |
| 3 Aylesford Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-06-29 | £257,831 |
| 7 Aylesford Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2014-03-28 | £228,930 |
| 3 Aylesford Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-03-16 | £225,943 |
| 3 Aylesford Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2001-09-14 | £284,729 |
S71 1PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in S71 1PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,873 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 | 1,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,414 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 | 2,438 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 | 1,850 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 | 1,887 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 251 yd | |
| The Cafe & Kitchen | 120-122 Old Mill Lane | 421 yd | |
| Sports Village at Honeywell | Barnsley College Honeywell Site, Honeywell Lane | 429 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 636 yd | |
| Cookie Crumbs | Barnsley College, Church Street | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keel Inn | Keel Inn, 18 Canal Street | 327 yd | |
| Honeywell Inn | Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell Street | 330 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane | 638 yd | |
| Harborough Hills Social Pub | Harborough Hill W M C, 14 Vernon Street | 661 yd | |
| The Cooper Gallery | The Cooper Art Gallery, Church Street | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Greggs, Old Mill Lane | 441 yd | |
| Eldon Street M Food | 16 Eldon Street North | 603 yd | |
| Mai's Thai Kitchen | 18 Eldon Street North | 622 yd | |
| Megabites | 26a Old Mill Lane | 674 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1c, Dryden Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 251 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 442 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Centre Pitches (Closed) RALEY DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 678 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 973 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.