Millside Walk is in Shafton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8NN is located in the North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Millside Walk, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8NR, S72 8NX, S72 8RG, S72 8NP, S72 8NL, S72 8PA, S72 8NT, S72 8NY, S72 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S72 8NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 11.2% | 27.1% | 15.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 41.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 24.1% | 18.4% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.4% | 31% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -17.4% |
| Good health | 22.5% | 22.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -11.2% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 21% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 20.9% | 20.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 16.6% |
| Very bad health | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 8NN this area, 46.2% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 64.3% | 46.2% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 28.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 13.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millside Walk was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millside Walk has the 24th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 302nd highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Millside Walk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-05-24 | £154,528 |
S72 8NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Shafton High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton First School High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary School High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Road First School Pontefract Road , Cudworth S72 8AY | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Community College Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Felkirk Centre High Well Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Blend and Brew | Shafton Methodist Church, Chapel Street | 240 yd | |
| Sami's | 50 Pontefract Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Singing Man | The Singing Man, The Green | 343 yd | |
| Shafton Village WMC | Shafton Village Working Mens Club, 44 High Street | 764 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds, Pontefract Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Gates Fisheries | 3 Weetshaw Close | 896 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 1 Weetshaw Close | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, High Gate Way | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shafton Recreation Ground High Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.