Belle Green Close is in Cudworth, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8SN is located in the Cudworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belle Green Close, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8LU, S72 8LS, S72 8LT, S72 8WT, S72 8EN, S72 8GF, S72 8SW, S72 8XY, S72 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S72 8SN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.8% | 48.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 30.6% | 38.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 44.7% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 51.5% | 49.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 37.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 19.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 21.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belle Green Close was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belle Green Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 248th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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 Belle Green Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-15 | £198,943 |
| 28 Belle Green Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-10 | £188,140 |
| 4 Belle Green Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-04-09 | £212,122 |
| 5 Belle Green Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-05-07 | £220,137 |
| 1 Belle Green Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-01-18 | £225,567 |
S72 8SN 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary Academy High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,840 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 | 3,286 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 | 3,493 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,514 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 | 390 yd | |
| The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms | 254 Barnsley Road | 487 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road | 488 yd | |
| Sweet Spot | 218 Barnsley Road | 549 yd | |
| Fletchers Foods | Valley Community Centre, Manor Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, Barnsley Road | 247 yd | |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure | Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road | 287 yd | |
| Snydale Road Sports & Social Club | Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street | 397 yd | |
| Kens Keg & Cask | 254b Barnsley Road | 470 yd | |
| The Star Hotel | Star Hotel, Barnsley Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haseeb's | The Crescent, 297 Barnsley Road | 247 yd | |
| United Fried Chicken | The Crescent, 299 Barnsley Road | 247 yd | |
| Spice House | The Crescent, 301 Barnsley Road | 247 yd | |
| Hung Wah | 318-320 Barnsley Road | 317 yd | |
| Yung's Chop Suey House | 264 Barnsley Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Barnsley Road | 408 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road | 514 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 | 449 yd |
| Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Cudworth Park (Closed) Rose Tree Avenue | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Valley Community Centre Manor Road | 820 yd | |
| Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 833 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 | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.