Longdale Croft is in Monk Bretton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2QT is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longdale Croft, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2QU, S71 2DL, S71 1XT, S71 1XX, S71 2AD, S71 1XS, S71 1XU, S71 2DQ, S71 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 2QT 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 2QT 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 2QT 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 Longdale Croft 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.
Longdale Croft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Longdale Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-05-29 | £320,390 |
| 6 Longdale Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-11-03 | £310,679 |
| 8 Longdale Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-04-23 | £293,750 |
| 6 Longdale Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-12-03 | £301,903 |
| 17 Longdale Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-09-17 | £289,189 |
S71 2QT 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 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,737 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 | 1,833 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,034 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 | 2,238 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 | 1,387 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 | 723 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 | 765 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,056 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 | 556 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 616 yd | |
| Alice's Cafe | 17a Judy Row | 715 yd | |
| Zest Cafe, Barnsley College Fleets | The Fleets, Smithies Lane | 829 yd | |
| Bailey's Catering | 37a Lamb Lane | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full House | The Full House, Rotherham Road | 506 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 672 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 672 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Cricket Club | Monk Bretton Cricket Club, Cross Street | 799 yd | |
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 555 yd | |
| Dragon Kitchen | 44 Tennyson Road | 556 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wakefield Road | 618 yd | |
| Catch | 4 Castle Close | 673 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 2 Castle Close | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 600 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 673 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 865 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 626 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Londoner Site WELL LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.