Garden House Close is in Monk Bretton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2ED is located in the Monk Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden House Close, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2EE, S71 2DX, S71 2EG, S71 2EF, S71 2DU, S71 2EJ, S71 2DZ, S71 2PJ, S71 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 2ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 35.8% | 38.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 39.9% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 43.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2ED this area, 28.7% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 28.7% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 18.7% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.5% 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% | 95.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden House Close was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden House Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 260th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Garden House Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-01-31 | £162,465 |
| 36 Garden House Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-15 | £157,224 |
| 50 Garden House Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-21 | £147,020 |
| 28 Garden House Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-08 | £160,405 |
| 22 Garden House Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2022-05-16 | £129,180 |
S71 2ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 4,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift St Helen's St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Deanery Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Carlton Road , S71 2BE | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,911 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 | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 682 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice's Cafe | 17a Judy Row | 177 yd | |
| Bailey's Catering | 37a Lamb Lane | 272 yd | |
| Maggie's | 48 Tennyson Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 375 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 375 yd | |
| West Green WMC Ltd | West Green W M C And Institute, Burton Avenue | 457 yd | |
| Sun Inn | Sun Inn, Burton Road | 497 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Cricket Club | Monk Bretton Cricket Club, Cross Street | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1a Judy Row | 177 yd | |
| Tina's Top Shop | 80 Lytham Avenue | 686 yd | |
| Ashiana | 325 Burton Road | 862 yd | |
| Catch | 4 Castle Close | 912 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 2 Castle Close | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 St Helens Way | 391 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Londoner Site WELL LANE | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| St Helens Primary (Closed) St. Helens Way | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 839 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.