Blackheath Road, Barnsley, S71 3RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 3RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	52.4%	49.6%	-2.8%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	47.6%	50.4%	2.8%	49.0%	1.4%

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	24.8%	25.1%	0.3%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	39.4%	44.4%	5.0%	44.2%	0.2%
Separated	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	15.9%	14.5%	-1.4%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	19.5%	14.5%	-5.0%	6.1%	8.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (52.7%) 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	21%	22.7%	1.7%	48.4%	-25.7%
Good health	24.2%	30%	5.8%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	28.2%	26.2%	-2.0%	12.7%	13.5%
Bad health	19.4%	16.7%	-2.7%	4.0%	12.7%
Very bad health	7.1%	4.3%	-2.8%	1.2%	3.1%

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.

In the area around S71 3RH this area, 51.9% 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 13%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	66.4%	51.9%	-14.5%	18.2%	33.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.5%	7.7%	0.2%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.4%	11.5%	3.1%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	7.2%	-0.8%	16.9%	-9.7%
Degree or Similar	4.4%	13%	8.6%	33.8%	-20.8%
Other	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	97.9%	-1.7%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	97.6%	95.7%	-1.9%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	2%	2.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	95.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.7%	76.7%	-11.0%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	32.6%	13.5%	19.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Blackheath Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackheath Road was 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackheath Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Helens and the 328th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 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. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£27,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S71 3RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 Blackheath Road are based on 15 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 Blackheath Road, Barnsley, S71 3RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for S71 3RH

Average Price
£141,833

Semi-Detached
£141,833

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackheath Road

Average Price
£142,842

Semi-Detached
£139,294

Terraced
£169,229

Detached
£162,572

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackheath Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Blackheath Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2024-10-21	£147,719
49 Blackheath Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£93,000	2019-04-12	£130,921
48 Blackheath Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2015-07-10	£112,879
52 Blackheath Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,550	2010-06-14	£112,963
42 Blackheath Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2006-04-21	£122,223

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S71 3RH

Employment

S71 3RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Looking after home or family	16
Part-Time Employee	13
Other	10
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	15
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Education	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP	- not rated	948 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laithes Primary School Laithes Lane , Smithies S71 3AF	2out of 4	965 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF	2out of 4	1,192 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS	2out of 4	1,516 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB	2out of 4	1,557 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW	3out of 4	1,417 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate ,	- not rated	3,281 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	3out of 4	4,292 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	4,650 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	5,295 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,706 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	1out of 4	377 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	875 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	913 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP	- not rated	3,374 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	4out of 4	5,238 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chloe's Crust Cafe	Chloes Crust Cafe, Laithes Lane	176 yd
Snack Stop	Unit 19, Wharncliffe Business Park, Longfields Court	305 yd
TNS Catering Management Ltd. @GIST	Gist Ltd, Carlton Industrial Estate Plot 29 And 30, Industry Road	438 yd
The Davy Lamp	Unit 1, 424 Carlton Road	508 yd
Food With Friends	St Edwins Croft, Edwins Close	987 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carlton & Smithies Club	Carlton And Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road	468 yd
Barnsley Bowl	Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road	758 yd
Athersley Social Club	Athersley Working Mens Club, Mansfield Road	924 yd
Carlton Village WMC & Institute	Carlton Village Working Mens Club, 8 Crookes Lane	990 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parmesan House	26 Derwent Road	339 yd
Lindhurst Fisheries	40a Lindhurst Road	690 yd
Townsends Fish & Chips Ltd	106 Carlton Road	1,077 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods	Farm Foods, Rotherham Road		978 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carlton Community College (Closed) Carlton Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	218 yd
St Michael'S Catholic & Church Of England High School (Closed) Carlton Road	grass pitches	277 yd
Holy Trinity School CARLTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	311 yd
St Dominic'S Catholic Primary School (Closed) Carlton Road	grass pitches	345 yd
Athersley Memorial Park LINDHURST ROAD	grass pitches	466 yd
Springwell Learning Community ST. HELENS BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	635 yd
Springwell Community Special School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard	grass pitches	732 yd
St Hilda Site (Closed) Wingfield Road	grass pitches	871 yd
Holy Cross Deanery C Of E Primary School (Closed) St. Helens Boulevard	grass pitches	876 yd
Laithes Primary School LAITHES LANE	grass pitches	1,087 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	282.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S71 3RH