Rotherham Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1UJ is located in the St Helens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherham Road, Barnsley, S71 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1UL, S71 2BN, S71 2AH, S71 1UN, S71 2AS, S71 2FE, S71 1UX, S71 2GF, S71 1UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 1UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S71 1UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 42.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 39.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 43.2% | 34.7% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 39% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 1UJ this area, 30.3% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherham Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotherham Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Helens and the 255th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 385 Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-01 | £280,266 |
| 383B Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-02-24 | £147,420 |
| 383A Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-03-17 | £186,724 |
| 383B Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-09-07 | £205,632 |
| 383A Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2018-03-23 | £215,121 |
S71 1UJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S71 1UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 2,235 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,979 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 | 2,660 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 | 998 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 | 549 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 | 567 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 4,207 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 | 696 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 831 yd | |
| Chloe's Crust Cafe | Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane | 1,006 yd | |
| Alice's Cafe | 17a Judy Row | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 345 yd | |
| Carlton & Smithies Club | Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road | 586 yd | |
| New Lodge Working Mens Club | New Lodge Club, Wakefield Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 95 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road | 575 yd | |
| Get Smashed at Stallones | 217 Wakefield Road | 654 yd | |
| Parmesan House | 26 Derwent Road | 768 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1a Judy Row | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 184 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 243 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic & Church Of England High School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| St Dominic'S Catholic Primary School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.