Rotherham Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1UL 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 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1UJ, S71 1UN, S71 2BN, S71 2AH, S71 1UH, S71 2GE, S71 2GF, S71 2AS, S71 2GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 1UL is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 46.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 1UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 37.9% | 44.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 51.8% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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 | 19% | 13.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 17.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.6% | 93% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 91.7% | 93% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 92.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherham Road was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rotherham Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 227th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-12-05 | £136,271 |
| 78 Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2016-11-23 | £133,533 |
| 94 Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-03-21 | £150,882 |
| 78 Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2016-02-19 | £138,137 |
| 94 Rotherham Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-09-11 | £127,251 |
S71 1UL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,831 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 | 2,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,041 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 | 2,597 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 | 1,065 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 | 603 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 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 4,140 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 | 630 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 767 yd | |
| Chloe's Crust Cafe | Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 413 yd | |
| Carlton & Smithies Club | Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road | 652 yd | |
| New Lodge Working Mens Club | New Lodge Club, Wakefield Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 120 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road | 507 yd | |
| Get Smashed at Stallones | 217 Wakefield Road | 639 yd | |
| Parmesan House | 26 Derwent Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 117 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic & Church Of England High School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 yd |
| St Dominic'S Catholic Primary School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.