Crookes Lane, Barnsley, S71 3JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.5%	50.7%	3.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	52.5%	49.3%	-3.2%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	37.3%	35.6%	-1.7%	37.9%	-2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	41.1%	45.3%	4.2%	44.2%	1.1%
Separated	2.1%	2.8%	0.7%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	12%	10.9%	-1.1%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	7.5%	5.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	-0.8%

Health

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	37.5%	41.5%	4.0%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	37.8%	31.8%	-6.0%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	14.7%	17.7%	3.0%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	8.7%	8.4%	-0.3%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.2%	27.8%	4.6%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.8%	11%	-11.8%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	15.5%	-3.2%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	4.5%	3.3%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	16.3%	1.4%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	23.3%	7.1%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.7%	99%	2.3%	81.4%	17.6%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	96.7%	96.3%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	1%	3%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.7%	0.0%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Crookes Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crookes Lane was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Monk Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crookes Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Monk Bretton and the 255th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S71 3JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crookes Lane are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Crookes Lane, Barnsley, S71 3JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for S71 3JT

Average Price
£148,808

Semi-Detached
£178,224

Terraced
£119,392

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crookes Lane

Average Price
£105,098

Semi-Detached
£175,852

Terraced
£94,956

Detached
£146,628

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crookes LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Crookes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2006-08-04	£122,508
20 Crookes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£63,000	2003-06-27	£184,026
18 Crookes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£27,000	2002-06-14	£106,548
18 Crookes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£15,950	1997-12-22	£76,021
20 Crookes Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£32,000	1995-07-21	£157,867

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S71 3JT

Employment

S71 3JT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	59
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Part-Time Employee	18
Other	15
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	11
Education	11
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD	- not rated	3,991 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF	3out of 4	596 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Primary School Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF	- not rated	596 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Carlton Road , S71 2BE	- not rated	1,127 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY	3out of 4	1,345 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Royston St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY	- not rated	1,345 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Community College Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW	- not rated	450 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW	3out of 4	450 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB	- not rated	1,007 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB	- not rated	1,007 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	1,134 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR	- not rated	3,063 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF	- not rated	4,389 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH	- not rated	4,914 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW	- not rated	4,712 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,134 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	1,134 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ	- not rated	1,731 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	- not rated	1,764 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	- not rated	1,764 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	1,764 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY	- not rated	1,806 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Davy Lamp	Unit 1, 424 Carlton Road	535 yd
Snack Stop	Unit 19, Wharncliffe Business Park, Longfields Court	829 yd
TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST	Gist Ltd, Carlton Industrial Estate Plot 29 And 30, Industry Road	868 yd
Chloe's Crust Cafe	Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Carlton Village WMC & Institute	Carlton Village Working Mens Club, 8 Crookes Lane		2 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Outwood Academy Carlton ROYSTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	554 yd
Carlton Primary Academy FISH DAM LANE	grass pitches	589 yd
Carlton Park IVY FARM CLOSE	grass pitches	681 yd
Athersley Memorial Park LINDHURST ROAD	grass pitches	987 yd
Carlton Community College (Closed) Carlton Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,007 yd
Holy Trinity School CARLTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	75.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of S71 3JT