Carrs Lane is in Cudworth, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8EQ 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 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8FP, S72 8FY, S72 8EF, S72 8EG, S72 8SL, S72 8SJ, S72 8FZ, S72 8EJ, S72 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S72 8EQ 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 8EQ 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 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carrs Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 161st lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-05-16 | £289,360 |
| 5 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2023-04-27 | £492,068 |
| 27 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-18 | £369,729 |
| 1 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-10-30 | £248,809 |
| 47 Carrs Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-05-10 | £237,036 |
S72 8EQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkwood First School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudworth Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snydale Road First School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 5,200 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 | 5,325 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 | 3,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,336 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 | 3,326 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 709 yd | |
| Sweet Spot | 218 Barnsley Road | 996 yd | |
| The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms | 254 Barnsley Road | 1,046 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Poppy's Coffee Lounge | 231-233 Barnsley Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinfold Hotel | Pinfold Hotel, Darfield Road | 384 yd | |
| Snydale Road Sports & Social Club | Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street | 739 yd | |
| Darfield Road W M C | Darfield Road Wmc, Darfield Road | 755 yd | |
| Cudworth West End Institute & Club | West End Club And Institute Society, St Johns Road | 794 yd | |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure | Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Cudworth Fisheries | 64 Lunn Road | 388 yd | |
| Darfield Road Fisheries | 91 Darfield Road | 500 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 130 Darfield Road | 654 yd | |
| China Chef | 144 Darfield Road | 755 yd | |
| Moo Lab | 197-199 Barnsley Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L S J Supermarket | Lsj Supermarket, 132 Darfield Road | 654 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 639 yd |
| Valley Community Centre Manor Road | 746 yd | |
| Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.