Laithes Lane is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 3AN is located in the St Helens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laithes Lane, Barnsley, S71 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 3RF, S71 3QU, S71 3AJ, S71 3RH, S71 3RJ, S71 3QS, S71 3RE, S71 3QP, S71 3QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 3AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.8% | 53.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 26% | 35% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 36.3% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 15.8% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.9% | 29.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -18.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 28% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 27.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 3AN this area, 40.2% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 59% | 40.2% | -18.8% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 12.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laithes Lane was 157.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laithes Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Helens and the 158th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 Laithes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-11-28 | £212,202 |
| Oak House Laithes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-15 | £125,857 |
| 211 Laithes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-02-16 | £226,395 |
| 231 Laithes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2019-12-13 | £121,954 |
| 229 Laithes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2015-05-27 | £131,417 |
S71 3AN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S71 3AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,657 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 | 529 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 | 934 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 5,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe's Crust Cafe | Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane | 2 yd | |
| Snack Stop | Unit 19, Wharncliffe Business Park, Longfields Court | 273 yd | |
| TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST | Gist Ltd, Carlton Industrial Estate Plot 29 And 30, Industry Road | 612 yd | |
| The Davy Lamp | Unit 1, 424 Carlton Road | 637 yd | |
| Food With Friends | St Edwins Croft, Edwins Close | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton & Smithies Club | Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road | 468 yd | |
| Athersley Social Club | Athersley Working Mens Club, Mansfield Road | 751 yd | |
| Barnsley Bowl | Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road | 759 yd | |
| Carlton Village WMC & Institute | Carlton Village Working Mens Club, 8 Crookes Lane | 1,070 yd | |
| New Lodge Working Mens Club | New Lodge Club, Wakefield Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmesan House | 26 Derwent Road | 240 yd | |
| Lindhurst Fisheries | 40a Lindhurst Road | 531 yd | |
| Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd | 106 Carlton Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Get Smashed at Stallones | 217 Wakefield Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Rotherham Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athersley Memorial Park LINDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic & Church Of England High School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Holy Trinity School CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| St Dominic'S Catholic Primary School (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Laithes Primary School LAITHES LANE | grass pitches | 915 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.