Abbey Farm View is in Cudworth, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8SJ is located in the Cudworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Farm View, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8RH, S72 8SR, S72 8FP, S72 8SL, S72 8GE, S72 8GA, S72 8EF, S72 8GD, S72 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S72 8SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.9% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 33% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 52.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.4% | 13.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 22.7% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96% | 98.5% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 98.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Farm View was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Farm View has the 16th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 204th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Abbey Farm View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-06-20 | £211,487 |
| 18 Abbey Farm View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-03-28 | £254,631 |
| 10 Abbey Farm View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-05-20 | £196,885 |
| 4 Abbey Farm View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2018-10-26 | £240,232 |
| 8 Abbey Farm View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-03-31 | £184,068 |
S72 8SJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 5,128 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,399 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 | 3,339 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 | 3,364 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,373 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 | 750 yd | |
| Sweet Spot | 218 Barnsley Road | 984 yd | |
| The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms | 254 Barnsley Road | 1,022 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Poppy's Coffee Lounge | 231-233 Barnsley Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinfold Hotel | Pinfold Hotel, Darfield Road | 230 yd | |
| Darfield Road W M C | Darfield Road Wmc, Darfield Road | 671 yd | |
| Snydale Road Sports & Social Club | Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street | 681 yd | |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure | Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road | 772 yd | |
| Cudworth West End Institute & Club | West End Club And Institute Society, St Johns Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield Road Fisheries | 91 Darfield Road | 368 yd | |
| Traditional Cudworth Fisheries | 64 Lunn Road | 441 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 130 Darfield Road | 554 yd | |
| China Chef | 144 Darfield Road | 671 yd | |
| Moo Lab | 197-199 Barnsley Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L S J Supermarket | Lsj Supermarket, 132 Darfield Road | 554 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road | 963 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Barnsley Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 553 yd |
| Valley Community Centre Manor Road | 791 yd | |
| Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.