Grange Road is in Royston, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 4LF 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 Grange Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 4LA, S71 4PT, S71 4LG, S71 4JZ, S71 4LQ, S71 4JX, S71 4LD, S71 4JY, S71 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 4LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 42.9% | 42.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 39.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.2% | 39.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4LF this area, 34% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 34% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 17.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 10.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.5% | 98.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 122.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Royston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Royston and the 257th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Grange Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-11-08 | £106,517 |
| 54 Grange Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-01-13 | £141,102 |
| 52 Grange Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-20 | £132,314 |
| 87 Grange Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-29 | £122,714 |
| 36 Grange Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-07-16 | £165,506 |
S71 4LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | 2out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfields Primary Academy Haigh Croft Summer Lane , Royston S71 4SF | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary Academy Midland Road , Royston S71 4QP | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY | 2out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 1,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 5,042 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,206 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 | 2,788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,028 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 | 476 yd | |
| Happy Cha & Sushi | 47 Church Street | 745 yd | |
| Number 1 | 1 Church Street | 745 yd | |
| Ruby's Ice Cream | 11 Church Street | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra W M C | Alexandra Working Mens Club, 59 High Street | 470 yd | |
| Cross Inn | 7 Summer Lane | 630 yd | |
| Royston W M C | Royston Working Mens Club, 52 Church Street | 745 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | The Pack Horse, Church Street | 762 yd | |
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O Bells, Royston Lane | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Express | 8 High Street | 642 yd | |
| Albions | 120 Midland Road | 1,083 yd | |
| Boxxed | 128 Midland Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, High Street | 414 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores, High Street | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadstead Primary Academy MEADSTEAD DRIVE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Superbodies ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| The Green PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD REDWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Oakwood Playing Fields NEWTOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Summerfields Primary Academy HAIGH CROFT | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Royston Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 947 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.