Falmouth Close is in Monk Bretton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2QQ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falmouth Close, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2QL, S71 2QJ, S71 2AN, S71 2AL, S71 2AJ, S71 2LE, S71 2QN, S71 2BP, S71 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 2QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 21.1% | 19.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 60.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 36.4% | 34.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 40.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 18.2% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 17.8% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 26.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falmouth Close was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Falmouth Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 12th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Falmouth Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-10-28 | £148,112 |
| 16 Falmouth Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-29 | £130,167 |
| 6 Falmouth Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-12-19 | £170,786 |
| 16 Falmouth Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-04-30 | £119,896 |
| 7 Falmouth Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-06-08 | £195,542 |
S71 2QQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S71 2QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Grove Primary School Queens Road , S71 1AR | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 2,462 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 | 3,988 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 | 1,753 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 | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 2,335 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 | 1,675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 464 yd | |
| Everlast Gym | Unit 7, Dryden Road | 675 yd | |
| Bistro at the Pocket | Corner Pocket, Elm Row | 739 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full House | The Full House, Rotherham Road | 560 yd | |
| The Norman Inn | Norman Inn, Burton Road | 718 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Cricket Club | Monk Bretton Cricket Club, Cross Street | 851 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 964 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | 4 Castle Close | 417 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 2 Castle Close | 417 yd | |
| Dragon Kitchen | 44 Tennyson Road | 464 yd | |
| Ruby's | Apply Scaffolding, Beevor Street | 615 yd | |
| Popeyes | Unit 9, Dryden Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 417 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 675 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 872 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.