Beacon View is in Monk Bretton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 2SW is located in the Monk Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beacon View, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 2SU, S71 2SP, S71 2DF, S71 2FD, S71 2SS, S71 2SR, S71 2ST, S71 2EP, S71 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of S71 2SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 17.3% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 55.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 6.1% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.9% | 52% | 21.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 48.7% | 31.6% | -17.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 11.2% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 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 | 32.5% | 18.4% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 32.8% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 98.1% 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% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacon View was 60.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beacon View has the 40th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 335th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Beacon View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-14 | £209,096 |
| 3 Beacon View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £159,995 | 2018-11-09 | £236,793 |
| 4 Beacon View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £167,995 | 2018-05-24 | £256,146 |
| 1 Beacon View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £169,995 | 2018-03-29 | £261,350 |
| 2 Beacon View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £167,995 | 2017-11-30 | £254,399 |
S71 2SW 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 4,388 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 | 807 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 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift St Helen's St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB | - not rated | 1,678 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 | 3,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 5,206 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 | 2,434 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 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 1,554 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 | 934 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 969 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 | 356 yd | |
| Maggie's | 48 Tennyson Road | 456 yd | |
| Bailey's Catering | 37a Lamb Lane | 763 yd | |
| Sandwich Box | Unit A, 84-86 Wakefield Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn, Cross Street | 194 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street | 194 yd | |
| Monk Bretton Cricket Club | Monk Bretton Cricket Club, Cross Street | 278 yd | |
| The Full House | The Full House, Rotherham Road | 314 yd | |
| The Norman Inn | Norman Inn, Burton Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1a Judy Row | 356 yd | |
| Catch | 4 Castle Close | 412 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 2 Castle Close | 412 yd | |
| Dragon Kitchen | 44 Tennyson Road | 456 yd | |
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 412 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 St Helens Way | 842 yd | |
| One Stop | Tesco Express, Carlton Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Ground BEACON VIEW | grass pitches | 83 yd |
| Redfearns Sports Field BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Rotherham Road Playing Fields BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Londoner Site WELL LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 888 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| St Helens Primary (Closed) St. Helens Way | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 9.1% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.