Carr Furlong is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 3NS 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 Carr Furlong, Barnsley, S71 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 3NU, S71 3NZ, S71 3NY, S71 3PA, S71 3NW, S71 3NX, S71 3NL, S71 3RS, S71 3DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 3NS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around S71 3NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 39.6% | 46.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 34% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 15% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 20.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 21% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 19.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 98.6% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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% | 91.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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% | 91.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Furlong was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Furlong has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Helens and the 349th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Carr Furlong, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-06 | £134,059 |
| 36 Carr Furlong, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-07-04 | £174,318 |
| 31 Carr Furlong, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-20 | £146,564 |
| 3 Carr Furlong, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-12-20 | £131,959 |
| 1 Carr Furlong, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,753 | 2023-08-25 | £130,750 |
S71 3NS 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB | 2out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | 2out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,466 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 | 4,341 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 | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Shop Ltd | Barnsley North Learning And Development Unit, Lindhurst Road | 499 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | Tandoori Hut, Wakefield Road | 811 yd | |
| Laithes Breakfast Club | Laithes Primary School, Laithes Lane | 915 yd | |
| Royal Cafe | 17b Laithes Lane | 917 yd | |
| Food With Friends | St Edwins Croft, Edwins Close | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Arms | Eastfield Arms, Bar Lane | 811 yd | |
| Athersley Social Club | Athersley Working Mens Club, Mansfield Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Boyz Burger | 26 Laxton Road | 297 yd | |
| Lindhurst Fisheries | 40a Lindhurst Road | 894 yd | |
| The Wing Mans Fried Chicken | Unit 2, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 943 yd | |
| Umar's | Unit 1, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 943 yd | |
| Umars Desserts | Unit 1, Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Wakefield Road | 810 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Co Operative, Laithes Lane | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheerien Park (Ollerton Road Recreation Ground) Ollerton Road | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Athersley Leisure Centre (Closed) Newstead Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| St Helens Church Hall Laithes Lane | 962 yd | |
| Laithes Primary School LAITHES LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.