Central Drive is in Royston, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 4PE 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 Central Drive, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 4PG, S71 4PB, S71 4PF, S71 4PH, S71 4PD, S71 4NS, S71 4PU, S71 4NT, S71 4PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 4PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 38.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 15.3% | -7.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around S71 4PE this area, 31.2% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 31.2% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 96% | 96.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 96.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Drive was 197.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% higher than the Monk Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Monk Bretton and the 100th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Central Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2012-05-18 | £100,909 |
| 25 Central Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-06-20 | £87,846 |
| 27 Central Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2006-02-01 | £91,511 |
| 25 Central Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2005-11-18 | £103,008 |
| 27 Central Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2005-08-12 | £69,484 |
S71 4PE 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.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Meadstead Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | - not rated | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston Meadstead Primary School Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY | - not rated | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary Academy Midland Road , Royston S71 4QP | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston High - A Specialist Science College Station Road , Royston S71 4EQ | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Community College Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 5,309 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterton Newstead Academy Newstead Road , Athersley S71 3NA | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 466 yd | |
| Number 1 | 1 Church Street | 466 yd | |
| Ruby's Ice Cream | 11 Church Street | 467 yd | |
| Homefarm Crafts | 53a High Street | 571 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 119 Midland Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pack Horse | The Pack Horse, Church Street | 381 yd | |
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O Bells, Royston Lane | 420 yd | |
| Royston W M C | Royston Working Mens Club, 52 Church Street | 466 yd | |
| Alexandra W M C | Alexandra Working Mens Club, 59 High Street | 487 yd | |
| Carlton Village WMC & Institute | Carlton Village Working Mens Club, 8 Crookes Lane | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Express | 8 High Street | 432 yd | |
| Albions | 120 Midland Road | 786 yd | |
| Boxxed | 128 Midland Road | 786 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 109 Midland Road | 911 yd | |
| Della Pizza | 121 Midland Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores, High Street | 487 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, High Street | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Green PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD REDWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Superbodies ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Meadstead Primary Academy MEADSTEAD DRIVE | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Royston Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Royston Welfare Park (Site 1) ROYSTON PARK ROYSTON PARK MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Oakwood Playing Fields NEWTOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Outwood Academy Carlton ROYSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Summerfields Primary Academy HAIGH CROFT | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.