Regent Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, S72 9AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S72 9AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	52%	49.2%	-2.8%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	48%	50.8%	2.8%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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	23.9%	33.3%	9.4%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	48.1%	-6.3%	44.2%	3.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.8%	3.3%	1.5%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	12.4%	8.6%	-3.8%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	7.5%	4.9%	-2.6%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	32.6%	38%	5.4%	48.4%	-10.4%
Good health	38.7%	34.4%	-4.3%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	16.5%	17%	0.5%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	10%	7.9%	-2.1%	4.0%	3.9%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 9AT this area, 28.7% 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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.6%	28.7%	-8.9%	18.2%	10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	15.6%	2.8%	9.6%	6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	13.9%	0.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	6.6%	0.4%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	16.4%	5.8%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	15.9%	16%	0.1%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	3.1%	2.9%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.9%	99%	0.1%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.9%	97.1%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	97.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.3%	76.7%	-1.4%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
No passport held	22.7%	13.5%	9.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Regent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Street was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.0% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Regent Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 246th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S72 9AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Regent Street are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Regent Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, S72 9AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for S72 9AT

Average Price
£142,594

Semi-Detached
£142,594

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Regent Street

Average Price
£131,300

Semi-Detached
£131,300

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Regent Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Regent Street, Barnsley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£74,000	2012-11-15	£133,150
19 Regent Street, Barnsley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£58,000	2002-12-13	£162,858

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S72 9AT

Employment

S72 9AT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	16
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	11
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Hiendley Primary School George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY	3out of 4	982 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Hiendley Junior Infant and Early Years School George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY	- not rated	982 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Hiendley First School George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY	- not rated	982 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brierley CofE First School Beech Close , Brierley S72 9EJ	- not rated	1,626 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beech Close , Brierley S72 9EJ	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	- not rated	2,360 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ	- not rated	2,455 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE	- not rated	2,951 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,101 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW	- not rated	3,278 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF	- not rated	1,449 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	- not rated	2,229 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	- not rated	2,675 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH	- not rated	3,436 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR	- not rated	3,808 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,449 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	2,638 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,096 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	5,401 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sun Inn	Main Street, South Hiendley		769 yd
Recreation Club	9 George Street, South Hiendley		954 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Village Chippy and Spice	45 High Street, South Hiendley		296 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Hiendley Welfare CHESTNUT DRIVE	grass pitches	835 yd
South Hiendley Junior Infant And Early Years School GEORGE STREET	grass pitches	979 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.