Granham Acre is in Shafton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 8WE is located in the North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granham Acre, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8WG, S72 8WD, S72 8WA, S72 8WH, S72 8NQ, S72 8WB, S72 8WL, S72 8NG, S72 8WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S72 8WE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S72 8WE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 34.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 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 | 50.7% | 49% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 31.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 25.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 20.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.5% | 98.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granham Acre was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granham Acre has the 11th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 217th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Granham Acre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-04-23 | £283,140 |
| 9 Granham Acre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-11-06 | £300,904 |
| 9 Granham Acre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-07-06 | £274,369 |
| 11 Granham Acre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2014-07-18 | £318,533 |
| 4 Granham Acre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-06-27 | £264,709 |
S72 8WE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 197 |
| Part-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 4,950 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 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton First School High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary School High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Road First School Pontefract Road , Cudworth S72 8AY | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Community College Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | - not rated | 4,592 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 | 3,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,864 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 | 2,354 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 321 yd | |
| Sami's | 50 Pontefract Road | 510 yd | |
| Drummond's Cafe | 188 Pontefract Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafton Village WMC | Shafton Village Working Mens Club, 44 High Street | 370 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds, Pontefract Road | 486 yd | |
| The Singing Man | The Singing Man, The Green | 784 yd | |
| Cudworth Industrial Sports & Social Club | Cudworth Industrial Sport And Social Club, James Street | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Gates Fisheries | 3 Weetshaw Close | 402 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 1 Weetshaw Close | 402 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 216 Pontefract Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, High Gate Way | 185 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shafton Recreation Ground High Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Outwood Academy Shafton ENGINE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.