Carrs Lane is in Cudworth, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8EJ is located in the Cudworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carrs Lane, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8EG, S72 8EL, S72 8FZ, S72 8EF, S72 8FY, S72 8EA, S72 8DZ, S72 8EQ, S72 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S72 8EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 S72 8EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 26.3% | 33.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 53.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 53.3% | 53.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 10.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.2% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrs Lane was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carrs Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 113th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-01-15 | £148,404 |
| 24 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-09-04 | £340,396 |
| Langdon Cliff 26 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2019-12-06 | £379,123 |
| 16 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-11-01 | £405,501 |
| 16 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-12-14 | £344,029 |
S72 8EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 238 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,194 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 | 1out of 4 | 3,077 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 | 3,104 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletchers Foods | Valley Community Centre, Manor Road | 536 yd | |
| Sweet Spot | 218 Barnsley Road | 837 yd | |
| The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms | 254 Barnsley Road | 892 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road | 898 yd | |
| Poppy's Coffee Lounge | 231-233 Barnsley Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinfold Hotel | Pinfold Hotel, Darfield Road | 414 yd | |
| Snydale Road Sports & Social Club | Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street | 614 yd | |
| Cudworth West End Institute & Club | West End Club And Institute Society, St Johns Road | 630 yd | |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure | Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road | 723 yd | |
| The Star Hotel | Star Hotel, Barnsley Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Cudworth Fisheries | 64 Lunn Road | 215 yd | |
| Darfield Road Fisheries | 91 Darfield Road | 629 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 130 Darfield Road | 806 yd | |
| Moo Lab | 197-199 Barnsley Road | 817 yd | |
| Happy House | 201 Barnsley Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L S J Supermarket | Lsj Supermarket, 132 Darfield Road | 806 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road | 824 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Barnsley Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 544 yd |
| Valley Community Centre Manor Road | 573 yd | |
| Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 840 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 117.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 117.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.