Lonsdale Avenue, Barnsley, S71 5AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	50.6%	-3.6%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	45.8%	49.4%	3.6%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of S71 5AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	12.8%	19.5%	6.7%	37.9%	-18.4%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	65%	0.2%	44.2%	20.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.6%	7.5%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	11.4%	7.5%	-3.9%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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	39.6%	39.3%	-0.3%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	32.5%	40.2%	7.7%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	22.5%	16.7%	-5.8%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	5%	2.9%	-2.1%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.7%	24.8%	-4.9%	18.2%	6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	6.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	12.4%	0.1%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	9.7%	2.9%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	15.9%	4.0%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	25.1%	27%	1.9%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	4.6%	4%	-0.6%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
White	100%	99.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	98.3%	96.7%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.8%	3.3%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	96.7%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.9%	37.2%	-11.3%
Christian	68.6%	46.2%	22.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Lonsdale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lonsdale Avenue was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lonsdale Avenue has the 54th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 419th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S71 5AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lonsdale Avenue are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lonsdale Avenue, Barnsley, S71 5AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for S71 5AT

Average Price
£198,326

Semi-Detached
£115,237

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£281,414

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lonsdale Avenue

Average Price
£197,380

Semi-Detached
£119,096

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lonsdale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Lonsdale Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-08-23	£285,103
6 Lonsdale Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2017-05-30	£187,068
2 Lonsdale Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2015-08-21	£118,989

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S71 5AT

Employment

S71 5AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD	- not rated	1,764 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School
Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU	- not rated	3,888 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lees Hill Infant School Cumberland Drive , Ardsley S71 5DX	- not rated	434 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ardsley Oaks Junior School Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG	- not rated	1,270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill Primary School Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG	- not rated	1,279 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG	- not rated	1,279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG	3out of 4	1,279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG	- not rated	2,223 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	- not rated	2,515 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	3out of 4	2,515 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	3out of 4	2,923 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL	- not rated	3,109 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR	- not rated	3,506 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH	- not rated	4,144 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW	- not rated	4,702 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	4,656 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	4,656 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ	- not rated	1,705 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT	- not rated	2,996 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL	- not rated	3,198 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY	- not rated	4,286 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	4,286 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kamenka	Kamenka, 712 Doncaster Road		613 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oaks WMC	Oaks Working Mens Club, 680 Doncaster Road		714 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ardsley House Hotel (Closed) Doncaster Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	566 yd
Ardsley Recreation Ground ST. PAULS PARADE	grass pitches	956 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of S71 5AT