Sandbeck Close, Barnsley, S71 1QG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 1QG 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 1QG 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Sandbeck Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandbeck Close was 529.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Sandbeck Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 9th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 649.5%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S71 1QG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandbeck Close are based on 4 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.

House Prices for Sandbeck Close, Barnsley, S71 1QG

Estimated Average Property Prices for S71 1QG

Average Price
£145,751

Semi-Detached
£158,494

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,007

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandbeck Close

Average Price
£137,321

Semi-Detached
£139,016

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£132,237

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandbeck CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Sandbeck Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2020-01-10	£163,654
5 Sandbeck Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2013-08-14	£149,762
5 Sandbeck Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2005-10-10	£103,256
4 Sandbeck Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£59,000	2003-07-15	£131,467

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S71 1QG

Employment

S71 1QG 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 1QG 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD	- not rated	3,095 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School
Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU	- not rated	4,339 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA	3out of 4	952 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilthorpe Infant School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1AQ	- not rated	1,147 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keir Street Junior School Keir Street , S70 2PA	- not rated	1,150 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG	- not rated	1,167 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS	- not rated	771 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP	- not rated	1,847 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	- not rated	2,291 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	2,291 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD	- not rated	2,385 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR	- not rated	4,972 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW	- not rated	1,353 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	2,385 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	2,385 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP	- not rated	1,414 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL	- not rated	1,612 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ	- not rated	1,781 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY	- not rated	1,808 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	1,808 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sports Village at Honeywell	Barnsley College Honeywell Site, Honeywell Lane	391 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda, Old Mill Lane	419 yd
The Cafe & Kitchen	120-122 Old Mill Lane	561 yd
Sandwich Box	Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road	667 yd
McDonald's	Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Old Mill Lane	724 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Honeywell Inn	Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell Street	448 yd
Keel Inn	Keel Inn, 18 Canal Street	491 yd
The Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane	564 yd
Harborough Hills Social Pub	Harborough Hill W M C, 14 Vernon Street	814 yd
The Cooper Gallery	The Cooper Art Gallery, Church Street	920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Greggs, Old Mill Lane	584 yd
Megabites	26a Old Mill Lane	716 yd
Eldon Street M Food	16 Eldon Street North	735 yd
Mai's Thai Kitchen	18 Eldon Street North	753 yd
KFC	Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road	866 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Asda, Old Mill Lane	419 yd
Aldi	Aldi, Old Mill Lane	585 yd
Iceland (The Food Warehouse)	Unit 5, Dryden Road	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	297 yd
Honeywell Sports Centre Pitches (Closed) RALEY DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	319 yd
Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	453 yd
Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street	health and fitness suite	537 yd
Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street	health and fitness suite	710 yd
Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	799 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,064 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	82.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S71 1QG