Paddock Grove is in Cudworth, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8GF is located in the Cudworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Grove, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8XY, S72 8SW, S72 8SN, S72 8LU, S72 8EN, S72 8LZ, S72 8LS, S72 8WT, S72 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S72 8GF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 29.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 49.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 46.2% | 40.2% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37.4% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 26% | 21.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.8% | 96.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Grove was 149.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% higher than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 175th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Paddock Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-07-18 | £270,821 |
| 8 Paddock Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-01 | £276,195 |
| 1 Paddock Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-12-06 | £198,148 |
| 11 Paddock Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2017-11-03 | £268,574 |
| 6 Paddock Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2017-07-28 | £270,440 |
S72 8GF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S72 8GF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary Academy High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,419 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 | 3,623 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy's Coffee Lounge | 231-233 Barnsley Road | 524 yd | |
| The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms | 254 Barnsley Road | 620 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road | 621 yd | |
| Sweet Spot | 218 Barnsley Road | 679 yd | |
| Drummond's Cafe | 188 Pontefract Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, Barnsley Road | 367 yd | |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure | Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road | 380 yd | |
| Snydale Road Sports & Social Club | Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street | 481 yd | |
| Kens Keg & Cask | 254b Barnsley Road | 603 yd | |
| The Star Hotel | Star Hotel, Barnsley Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haseeb's | The Crescent, 297 Barnsley Road | 367 yd | |
| United Fried Chicken | The Crescent, 299 Barnsley Road | 367 yd | |
| Spice House | The Crescent, 301 Barnsley Road | 367 yd | |
| Hung Wah | 318-320 Barnsley Road | 410 yd | |
| Yung's Chop Suey House | 264 Barnsley Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Barnsley Road | 543 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 489 yd |
| Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Cudworth Park (Closed) Rose Tree Avenue | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Valley Community Centre Manor Road | 929 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.