Shelley Drive is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2LR is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Drive, Barnsley, S71 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2LT, S71 2LW, S71 2LP, S71 2QS, S71 2LU, S71 2BP, S71 2LX, S71 2BU, S71 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 2LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 53% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47% | 47% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 41.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 40.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.4% | 46.6% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 26.5% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 17.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 27.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 94.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.4% | 94.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Drive was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Drive has the 70th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 229th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Shelley Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-04-19 | £193,192 |
| 19 Shelley Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-21 | £143,858 |
| 23 Shelley Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-27 | £190,750 |
| 4 Shelley Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-29 | £214,914 |
| 28 Shelley Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2019-12-13 | £184,608 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 1,457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,299 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 | 1,807 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 | 1,987 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 | 1,315 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 | 1,357 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie's | 48 Tennyson Road | 120 yd | |
| Everlast Gym | Unit 7, Dryden Road | 743 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 858 yd | |
| Alice's Cafe | 17a Judy Row | 924 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full House | The Full House, Rotherham Road | 255 yd | |
| The Norman Inn | Norman Inn, Burton Road | 645 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Cricket Club | Monk Bretton Cricket Club, Cross Street | 700 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 744 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Kitchen | 44 Tennyson Road | 120 yd | |
| Catch | 4 Castle Close | 215 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 2 Castle Close | 215 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Old Mill Lane | 699 yd | |
| Popeyes | Unit 9, Dryden Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 215 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 698 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 743 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 489 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.