Tor Close is in Monk Bretton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1XS 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 Tor Close, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 1XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1XX, S71 1XR, S71 1XP, S71 2QU, S71 1XQ, S71 1XU, S71 2QT, S71 2DL, S71 1XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 1XS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 42.7% | 49.2% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 57.3% | 50.8% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S71 1XS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 33% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 54.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 69.2% | 62.8% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 21.7% | 28% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 1XS this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 7.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 9% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 23.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 35.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
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 | 95.8% | 97.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 97.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 76.7% | 19.6% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tor Close was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tor Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 148th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tor Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2025-03-28 | £266,738 |
| 4 Tor Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-21 | £205,959 |
| 9 Tor Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-06-02 | £197,827 |
| 17 Tor Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-27 | £208,650 |
| 9 Tor Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-26 | £196,200 |
S71 1XS 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,866 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 | 1,913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,030 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 | 2,326 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 | 1,277 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 | 636 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 | 676 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 3,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 600 yd | |
| Maggie's | 48 Tennyson Road | 725 yd | |
| Zest Cafe, Barnsley College Fleets | The Fleets, Smithies Lane | 726 yd | |
| Alice's Cafe | 17a Judy Row | 801 yd | |
| Bailey's Catering | 37a Lamb Lane | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 669 yd | |
| The Full House | The Full House, Rotherham Road | 678 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 794 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 794 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Cricket Club | Monk Bretton Cricket Club, Cross Street | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 388 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road | 519 yd | |
| Dragon Kitchen | 44 Tennyson Road | 725 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1a Judy Row | 801 yd | |
| Catch | 4 Castle Close | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 432 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 693 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 845 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 720 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Londoner Site WELL LANE | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.