Fearnville Grove is in Royston, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 4NP 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 Fearnville Grove, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 4NS, S71 4NW, S71 4NN, S71 4PU, S71 4NU, S71 4PB, S71 4NT, S71 4NL, S71 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 4NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.8% | 32.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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% | 43.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.4% | 21.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.4% | 97.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 97.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fearnville Grove was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Monk Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fearnville Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Monk Bretton and the 396th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Fearnville Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-09-28 | £206,667 |
| 9 Fearnville Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2018-09-28 | £199,993 |
| 4 Fearnville Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2017-08-22 | £152,689 |
| 2 Fearnville Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-07-14 | £213,462 |
| 13 Fearnville Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-12-16 | £240,422 |
S71 4NP 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary Academy Midland Road , Royston S71 4QP | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfields Primary Academy Haigh Croft Summer Lane , Royston S71 4SF | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 5,205 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 | 2,123 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 | 2,750 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Cha & Sushi | 47 Church Street | 392 yd | |
| Number 1 | 1 Church Street | 392 yd | |
| Ruby's Ice Cream | 11 Church Street | 393 yd | |
| Homefarm Crafts | 53a High Street | 638 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 119 Midland Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O Bells, Royston Lane | 219 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | The Pack Horse, Church Street | 266 yd | |
| Royston W M C | Royston Working Mens Club, 52 Church Street | 392 yd | |
| Alexandra W M C | Alexandra Working Mens Club, 59 High Street | 549 yd | |
| Pocket Snooker Club | Pockets Snooker Club, Midland Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Express | 8 High Street | 408 yd | |
| Albions | 120 Midland Road | 654 yd | |
| Boxxed | 128 Midland Road | 654 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 109 Midland Road | 768 yd | |
| Della Pizza | 121 Midland Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores, High Street | 549 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, High Street | 573 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, The Lane | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Green PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD REDWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Superbodies ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Royston Welfare Park (Site 1) ROYSTON PARK ROYSTON PARK MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Meadstead Primary Academy MEADSTEAD DRIVE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Royston Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Outwood Academy Carlton ROYSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Oakwood Playing Fields NEWTOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 857 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.