Swaledale Drive is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 0BT is located in the Darfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swaledale Drive, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 0BU, S73 0BL, S73 0BX, S73 0DT, S73 0BJ, S73 0BD, S73 0DU, S73 0BH, S73 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 0BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 37.7% | 39.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 41.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 50.4% | 52.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.8% | 22.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 11.7% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 26.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 87.9% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 82.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 82.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaledale Drive was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Swaledale Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 Swaledale Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-09 | £266,455 |
| 6 Swaledale Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £80,000 | 2001-05-25 | £302,473 |
| 4 Swaledale Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £84,950 | 2001-05-18 | £321,189 |
| 2 Swaledale Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £66,000 | 2001-04-27 | £254,946 |
S73 0BT 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 4out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica's | Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road | 154 yd | |
| Low Valley Snack Bar | Low Valley Snack Bar, Valley Road | 400 yd | |
| China Lantern | 7b Park Street | 616 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | Shaams, 9 High Street | 649 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Working Mens Club | Wombwell Working Mens Club, 25 Station Road | 148 yd | |
| Wombwell Recreation Centre | Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road | 154 yd | |
| Locky's Bar | Lockys Bar, 7 Park Street | 616 yd | |
| The Old Town Hall | Old Town Hall, 4 High Street | 620 yd | |
| Conservative & Unionist Club | 28 Park Street | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KungFu Chinese Takeaway | 14 Station Road | 511 yd | |
| Elena's Fried Chicken | 10 Station Road | 514 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 5 Station Road | 596 yd | |
| Wombwell Charcoal Grill | 5 High Street | 649 yd | |
| Red Onion | 12 Park Street | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 321 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School STONYFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Temple Gym STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| New Scarbro Corner HENRY STREET | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 739 yd | |
| Temple Gym (Closed) Pitt Street | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre NETHERWOOD NETHERWOOD DOVE VALLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield SNAPE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School PARK STREET | grass pitches | 863 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.