Richard Avenue is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1UZ 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 Richard Avenue, Barnsley, S71 1UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1UT, S71 1UY, S71 1UR, S71 1UU, S71 1UX, S71 3RY, S71 1UP, S71 3RZ, S71 1XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 1UZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 24% | 35.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 44.1% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 40.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 18.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 27% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 18.1% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 20% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.1% | 95.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richard Avenue was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richard Avenue has the 67th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 393rd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Richard Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-27 | £102,060 |
| 17 Richard Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2024-02-07 | £182,033 |
| 12A Richard Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-10-21 | £187,377 |
| 10 Richard Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-10-17 | £177,741 |
| 15 Richard Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-18 | £140,645 |
S71 1UZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,333 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 | 3,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,127 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 | 2,761 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 | 1,068 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 | 787 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 | 794 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 4,241 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 | 673 yd | |
| Food With Friends | St Edwins Croft, Edwins Close | 833 yd | |
| Laithes Breakfast Club | Laithes Primary School, Laithes Lane | 913 yd | |
| Chloe's Crust Cafe | Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane | 920 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 499 yd | |
| New Lodge Working Mens Club | New Lodge Club, Wakefield Road | 583 yd | |
| Carlton & Smithies Club | Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road | 612 yd | |
| Athersley Social Club | Athersley Working Mens Club, Mansfield Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Smashed at Stallones | 217 Wakefield Road | 369 yd | |
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 390 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road | 641 yd | |
| Parmesan House | 26 Derwent Road | 682 yd | |
| The Wing Mans Fried Chicken | Unit 2, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 63 yd | |
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 319 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Co Operative, Laithes Lane | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Laithes Primary School LAITHES LANE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| St Helens Church Hall Laithes Lane | 894 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic & Church Of England High School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| St Dominic'S Catholic Primary School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.