St Johns Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8DE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S72 8DE is primarily male, with 53.1% 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	51.1%	46.9%	-4.2%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	48.9%	53.1%	4.2%	49.0%	4.1%

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 area around S72 8DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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	37.6%	44.9%	7.3%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	41.7%	31.4%	-10.3%	44.2%	-12.8%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.8%	13%	5.2%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	10.1%	8.6%	-1.5%	6.1%	2.5%

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	39.8%	40.2%	0.4%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	36.1%	34.1%	-2.0%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	16.8%	18.3%	1.5%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	6.2%	6.6%	0.4%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

In the area around S72 8DE this area, 37% 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 13.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.7%	37%	-4.7%	18.2%	18.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	10.9%	-5.6%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	12.5%	-5.8%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	7.6%	4.8%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	14.7%	6.0%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	8.7%	13.6%	4.9%	33.8%	-20.2%
Other	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.9%	0.0%
White	99.3%	96.5%	-2.8%	81.4%	15.1%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	98.2%	92.1%	-6.1%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	92.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.6%	76.7%	-15.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	34.9%	13.5%	21.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is St Johns Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 108.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% higher than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Johns Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 303rd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S72 8DE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 St Johns Road are based on 138 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 St Johns Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for S72 8DE

Average Price
£129,977

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£101,758

Detached
£200,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Johns Road

Average Price
£136,323

Semi-Detached
£162,273

Terraced
£132,287

Detached
£166,204

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£51,509

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Johns Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84A St Johns Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£192,544	2024-08-12	£196,962
81 St Johns Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£70,300	2022-08-19	£75,411
69 St Johns Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2022-07-11	£103,244
84A St Johns Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2019-06-06	£178,792
69 St Johns Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£62,000	2017-07-17	£93,390

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S72 8DE

Employment

S72 8DE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S72 8DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	58
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR	- not rated	474 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG	4out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA	4out of 4	1,256 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS	2out of 4	2,040 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF	2out of 4	2,314 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	3out of 4	1,936 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW	3out of 4	2,658 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate ,	- not rated	4,963 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	5,163 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,273 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	1out of 4	2,813 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,934 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	2,950 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	Distance
Fletchers Foods	Valley Community Centre, Manor Road	137 yd
Sweet Spot	218 Barnsley Road	348 yd
The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms	254 Barnsley Road	413 yd
The Coffee Shop	The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road	418 yd
Poppy's Coffee Lounge	231-233 Barnsley Road	479 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cudworth West End Institute & Club	West End Club And Institute Society, St Johns Road	136 yd
The Star Hotel	Star Hotel, Barnsley Road	301 yd
Snydale Road Sports & Social Club	Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street	306 yd
Barnsley Premier Leisure	Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road	401 yd
Kens Keg & Cask	254b Barnsley Road	436 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Traditional Cudworth Fisheries	64 Lunn Road	289 yd
Moo Lab	197-199 Barnsley Road	333 yd
Happy House	201 Barnsley Road	341 yd
Laki's Fish Bar	220 Barnsley Road	348 yd
Big Mamas	256 Barnsley Road	418 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road		341 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi, Barnsley Road		500 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Valley Community Centre Manor Road		172 yd
Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road	health and fitness suite	351 yd
Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	399 yd
Cudworth Park (Closed) Rose Tree Avenue	grass pitches	712 yd
Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	776 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	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	42.9%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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