Lytham Avenue is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2RF 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 Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, S71 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2RG, S71 2RL, S71 2RA, S71 2NY, S71 2RQ, S71 2QX, S71 2PS, S71 2RU, S71 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.1% | 40.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 37.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 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 | 43.4% | 39.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 36.5% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2RF this area, 28.4% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 28.4% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 20.1% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytham Avenue was 192.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lytham Avenue has the 39th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 101st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-04-17 | £125,287 |
| 3 Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-11-03 | £138,613 |
| 44 Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,250 | 2023-07-28 | £138,602 |
| 40 Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-06-15 | £150,460 |
| 3 Lytham Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-07-27 | £88,170 |
S71 2RF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 59 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,433 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 | 1,081 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 | 910 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 5,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Catering | 37a Lamb Lane | 335 yd | |
| Jen Jens | 448a Burton Road | 563 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited (Staff Canteen) | Ardagh Glass Barnsley Ltd, Burton Road | 674 yd | |
| Alice's Cafe | 17a Judy Row | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Green WMC Ltd | West Green W M C And Institute, Burton Avenue | 550 yd | |
| The Olde Bridge Inn | The Olde Bridge Inn, Burton Road | 563 yd | |
| Sun Inn | Sun Inn, Burton Road | 642 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 888 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina's Top Shop | 80 Lytham Avenue | 149 yd | |
| Ashiana | 325 Burton Road | 396 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1a Judy Row | 706 yd | |
| Yorkshire Fried Chicken | 478 Burton Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 St Helens Way | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens Primary (Closed) St. Helens Way | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Londoner Site WELL LANE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.