Grange Lane is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 5AE is located in the Stairfoot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Lane, Barnsley, S71 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 5AB, S71 5AA, S71 5AJ, S70 3PZ, S71 5AH, S70 3PX, S71 5AL, S70 3PE, S71 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 5AE is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 46.7% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53.3% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 5AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 35.9% | 47.1% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 29.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 9.4% | -9.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 20.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 5.6% | -6.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5AE this area, 31% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 31% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 17.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 90.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 88.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Lane was 277.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 48th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Grange Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-11-27 | £90,159 |
| 2 Grange Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2023-07-20 | £69,372 |
| 14 Grange Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-04-06 | £85,481 |
| 10 Grange Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2022-03-08 | £61,827 |
| 33 Grange Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,100 | 2021-12-17 | £103,875 |
S71 5AE 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 846 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardsley Oaks Junior School Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunningley Primary Academy Hunningley Lane , S70 3DT | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 522 Doncaster Road | 278 yd | |
| Yummys Restaurant & Takeaway | 502 Doncaster Road | 337 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Wombwell Lane | 441 yd | |
| Hot N Tasty Cafe | 94 Grange Lane | 713 yd | |
| Cardamom Lounge | 265-267 Doncaster Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stairfoot & Ardsley Cons Club | 464-466 Doncaster Road | 431 yd | |
| Keel Inn | Keel Inn, Wombwell Lane | 441 yd | |
| The Mill of the Black Monks | The Old Mill, Grange Lane | 592 yd | |
| Oaks WMC | Oaks Working Mens Club, 680 Doncaster Road | 902 yd | |
| Barnsley Central W.M.C. | Barnsley Central Wmc, Birk Avenue | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Chippy | 504 Doncaster Road | 308 yd | |
| Chico's Pizza | 506 Doncaster Road | 308 yd | |
| Town Kebab & Pizza | 496 Doncaster Road | 337 yd | |
| Five Double 'O' | 500 Doncaster Road | 337 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish & Chips | 488 Doncaster Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstores Ltd, Hunningley Lane | 278 yd | |
| B & M Express | Heron Foods, Neville Avenue | 883 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Wombwell Road | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary Academy DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Ardsley Recreation Ground ST. PAULS PARADE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Hunningley Primary School HUNNINGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 890 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.