Carlton Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2BL 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 Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2BQ, S71 3RD, S71 2BX, S71 2BH, S71 3RE, S71 3RA, S71 2BW, S71 3SY, S71 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.8% | 26.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 44.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 21.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 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 2BL this area, 40% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 40% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99% | 95.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97% | 96.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Road was 535.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.3% higher than the St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Helens and the 12th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 262.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-07-29 | £149,060 |
| 215 Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-27 | £175,683 |
| 157 Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2002-11-29 | £192,214 |
| 157 Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1999-08-27 | £183,316 |
| 159 Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,750 | 1997-10-29 | £232,875 |
S71 2BL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S71 2BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,440 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 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 5,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe's Crust Cafe | Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane | 419 yd | |
| TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST | Gist Ltd, Carlton Industrial Estate Plot 29 And 30, Industry Road | 493 yd | |
| Snack Stop | Unit 19, Wharncliffe Business Park, Longfields Court | 633 yd | |
| The Davy Lamp | Unit 1, 424 Carlton Road | 734 yd | |
| Bailey's Catering | 37a Lamb Lane | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton & Smithies Club | Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road | 236 yd | |
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmesan House | 26 Derwent Road | 360 yd | |
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 813 yd | |
| Lindhurst Fisheries | 40a Lindhurst Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 802 yd | |
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic & Church Of England High School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| St Dominic'S Catholic Primary School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Athersley Memorial Park LINDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 931 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.