Oakwood Crescent is in Royston, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 4HA is located in the Royston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwood Crescent, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 4RH, S71 4EZ, S71 4RF, S71 4EY, S71 4RJ, S71 4HD, S71 4RL, S71 4ET, S71 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 4HA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.9% of the population 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 | 61.6% | 60.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 9.9% |
| Male | 38.4% | 39.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -9.9% |
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 | 18.1% | 27.6% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 37.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 29.2% | 22.6% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
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 (58.9%) 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 | 23.2% | 27.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 31.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 28.5% | 27.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 17.2% | 9.4% | -7.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 4HA 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.2% | 40.2% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 98% | 99% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Crescent was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Royston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwood Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Royston and the 362nd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oakwood Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-15 | £235,223 |
| 3 Oakwood Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,200 | 2024-05-10 | £197,385 |
| 35 Oakwood Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-02-07 | £205,644 |
| 9 Oakwood Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-03-16 | £372,375 |
| 9 Oakwood Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-09-25 | £210,855 |
S71 4HA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S71 4HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | 2out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfields Primary Academy Haigh Croft Summer Lane , Royston S71 4SF | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary Academy Midland Road , Royston S71 4QP | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY | 2out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,604 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 | 3,215 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homefarm Crafts | 53a High Street | 85 yd | |
| Happy Cha & Sushi | 47 Church Street | 346 yd | |
| Number 1 | 1 Church Street | 346 yd | |
| Ruby's Ice Cream | 11 Church Street | 346 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 119 Midland Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra W M C | Alexandra Working Mens Club, 59 High Street | 111 yd | |
| Royston W M C | Royston Working Mens Club, 52 Church Street | 346 yd | |
| Cross Inn | 7 Summer Lane | 411 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | The Pack Horse, Church Street | 456 yd | |
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O Bells, Royston Lane | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Express | 8 High Street | 253 yd | |
| Albions | 120 Midland Road | 597 yd | |
| Boxxed | 128 Midland Road | 597 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 109 Midland Road | 722 yd | |
| Della Pizza | 121 Midland Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores, High Street | 111 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, High Street | 148 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, The Lane | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Playing Fields NEWTOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Superbodies ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Meadstead Primary Academy MEADSTEAD DRIVE | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Royston Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 292 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| The Green PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD REDWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Summerfields Primary Academy HAIGH CROFT | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Royston Welfare Park (Site 1) ROYSTON PARK ROYSTON PARK MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Oldroyds WELLFIELD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.