Church Street, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S72 8JZ 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 8JZ, 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 8JZ 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 Church Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street 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.

Church Street 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 8JZ, 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 Church Street are based on 597 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 Church Street, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S72 8JZ

Average Price
£102,235

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£102,606

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£98,904

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Street

Average Price
£197,443

Semi-Detached
£232,933

Terraced
£139,513

Detached
£329,159

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,936

Other
£244,837

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£105,950	2025-07-21	£108,159
28 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-07-13	£87,561
16 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-06-02	£104,831
12 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£102,500	2022-11-30	£108,228
14 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£84,500	2022-08-11	£90,644

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S72 8JZ

Employment

S72 8JZ 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 8JZ 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	198 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA	4out of 4	969 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG	4out of 4	1,084 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shafton Primary Academy High Street , Shafton S72 8QA	3out of 4	2,089 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH	- not rated	2,145 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	1,642 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW	3out of 4	2,641 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate ,	- not rated	5,223 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	5,458 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,946 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	3,118 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	3,137 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
Sweet Spot	218 Barnsley Road	216 yd
The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms	254 Barnsley Road	216 yd
The Coffee Shop	The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road	221 yd
Poppy's Coffee Lounge	231-233 Barnsley Road	222 yd
Fletchers Foods	Valley Community Centre, Manor Road	400 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Snydale Road Sports & Social Club	Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street	159 yd
Barnsley Premier Leisure	Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road	164 yd
The Star Hotel	Star Hotel, Barnsley Road	174 yd
Cudworth West End Institute & Club	West End Club And Institute Society, St Johns Road	218 yd
Kens Keg & Cask	254b Barnsley Road	224 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moo Lab	197-199 Barnsley Road	180 yd
Happy House	201 Barnsley Road	181 yd
Laki's Fish Bar	220 Barnsley Road	216 yd
Big Mamas	256 Barnsley Road	221 yd
UK Pizza & Kebab	252 Barnsley Road	221 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road		181 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi, Barnsley Road		250 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road	health and fitness suite	217 yd
Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	327 yd
Valley Community Centre Manor Road		417 yd
Cudworth Park (Closed) Rose Tree Avenue	grass pitches	535 yd
Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	801 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	100.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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