Church Court is in Brierley, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 9HW is located in the North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Court, Brierley, Barnsley, S72 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 9JG, S72 9JD, S72 9JA, S72 9FG, S72 9HZ, S72 9FF, S72 9EA, S72 9LP, S72 9JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S72 9HW 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 | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 29.7% | 36.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 46.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 51.2% | 54% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 33.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Court was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North East and the 311th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Church Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-01-16 | £69,333 |
| 1 Church Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2016-07-08 | £110,356 |
| 2 Church Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £99,200 | 2009-12-15 | £138,142 |
| 4 Church Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £123,500 | 2009-12-15 | £171,981 |
| 6 Church Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £106,000 | 2009-01-21 | £137,746 |
S72 9HW 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 | 173 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beech Close , Brierley S72 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary Academy High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | 2out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hiendley Primary School George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,516 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 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Village Club | Brierley Village Club, Church Street | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huberys Fish & Chips | 62 Church Street | 54 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brierley Park COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre (Brierley Road) (Closed) Brierley Road | grass pitches | 878 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.