S72 8XJ is in St Leonards Street, Barnsley and Barnsley district. S72 8XJ is located in the Cudworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Leonards Street, Barnsley, S72 8XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 8XG, S72 8XD, S72 8UZ, S72 8XA, S72 8FB, S72 8XE, S72 8FD, S72 8XQ, S72 8DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S72 8XJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 51.2% | 54.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 39% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 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 | 41.4% | 42.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 27.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 95% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around S72 8XJ was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Cudworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
S72 8XJ has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth and the 354th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,250 | 1997-03-07 | £101,146 |
| 3, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1997-02-10 | £114,737 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Primary School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkwood Primary School Darfield Road , Cudworth S72 8HG | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary Academy St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | 3out of 4 | 2,163 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 | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 4,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,951 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 | 2,609 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 | 2,678 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 220 yd | |
| Sweet Spot | 218 Barnsley Road | 597 yd | |
| The Curly Swirly Tea Rooms | 254 Barnsley Road | 678 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, 254 Barnsley Road | 683 yd | |
| Poppy's Coffee Lounge | 231-233 Barnsley Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth West End Institute & Club | West End Club And Institute Society, St Johns Road | 410 yd | |
| The Star Hotel | Star Hotel, Barnsley Road | 567 yd | |
| Snydale Road Sports & Social Club | Snydale Sports And Social Club, Methley Street | 628 yd | |
| Kens Keg & Cask | 254b Barnsley Road | 704 yd | |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure | Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Cudworth Fisheries | 64 Lunn Road | 310 yd | |
| Laki's Fish Bar | 220 Barnsley Road | 597 yd | |
| Moo Lab | 197-199 Barnsley Road | 598 yd | |
| Happy House | 201 Barnsley Road | 606 yd | |
| Big Mamas | 256 Barnsley Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores Ltd, Barnsley Road | 606 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Barnsley Road | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Community Centre Manor Road | 221 yd | |
| Be Fitness (Closed) 236-238 236-238 Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre SNYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 689 yd |
| Cudworth Park (Closed) Rose Tree Avenue | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Pinfold Playing Fields DARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.