Ollerton Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 3DR 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 Ollerton Road, Barnsley, S71 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 3DT, S71 3DX, S71 3DE, S71 3DS, S71 3DD, S71 3DB, S71 3BQ, S71 3EA, S71 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 3DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S71 3DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 50.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 30.9% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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% | 45.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 27.9% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 22.3% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 17.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 93.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 38.7% | 13.5% | 25.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ollerton Road was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ollerton Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Helens and the 247th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Ollerton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-07-26 | £168,358 |
| 37 Ollerton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-23 | £126,360 |
| 21 Ollerton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-06-21 | £104,339 |
| 18 Ollerton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,900 | 2018-10-26 | £92,692 |
| 55 Ollerton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2018-09-14 | £100,746 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | 2out of 4 | 1,855 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 | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 5,440 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 | 4,009 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 | 1,304 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 | 1,662 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 5,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food With Friends | St Edwins Croft, Edwins Close | 588 yd | |
| Laithes Breakfast Club | Laithes Primary School, Laithes Lane | 621 yd | |
| Community Shop Ltd | Barnsley North Learning And Development Unit, Lindhurst Road | 648 yd | |
| Snack Stop | Unit 19, Wharncliffe Business Park, Longfields Court | 691 yd | |
| Royal Cafe | 17b Laithes Lane | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley Social Club | Athersley Working Mens Club, Mansfield Road | 376 yd | |
| New Lodge Working Mens Club | New Lodge Club, Wakefield Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst Fisheries | 40a Lindhurst Road | 264 yd | |
| Ceylon Boyz Burger | 26 Laxton Road | 542 yd | |
| The Wing Mans Fried Chicken | Unit 2, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 788 yd | |
| Umar's | Unit 1, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 788 yd | |
| Umars Desserts | Unit 1, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | The Co Operative, Laithes Lane | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheerien Park (Ollerton Road Recreation Ground) Ollerton Road | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Athersley Memorial Park LINDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Athersley Leisure Centre (Closed) Newstead Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| St Helens Church Hall Laithes Lane | 696 yd | |
| Laithes Primary School LAITHES LANE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road | grass pitches | 859 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.