Tunstall Close is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 0LQ is located in the Wombwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tunstall Close, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 0LS, S73 0LG, S73 0WB, S73 0UZ, S73 0NH, S73 0LP, S73 0LR, S73 0NL, S73 0LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S73 0LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 30.9% | 40.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 44.7% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 56.8% | 53.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.8% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 34.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.9% | 97% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tunstall Close was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tunstall Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 400th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tunstall Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-03-24 | £324,600 |
| 5 Tunstall Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-10-02 | £383,009 |
| 6 Tunstall Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2014-12-17 | £344,122 |
| 2 Tunstall Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-03-28 | £343,891 |
| 6 Tunstall Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £269,950 | 2009-06-05 | £458,534 |
S73 0LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 199 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Education | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 5,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 738 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Tearoom Hemingfield | 20 Cemetery Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Main Community and Sports Association | Wombwell Main Community And Sports Association, Windmill Road | 482 yd | |
| Hillies Golf Course | Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course, Wentworth View | 829 yd | |
| The Barley Sheaf | Barley Sheaf Hotel, 1 Aldham House Lane | 873 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | Albion Hotel, 5 Cemetery Road | 955 yd | |
| KG's Sports Bar & Social Club | Kelvin Grove Sports And Social Club, Kelvin Grove | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiu Hing Chinese Takeaway | 273 Hough Lane | 187 yd | |
| Catch Fish & Chips | 340 Hough Lane | 190 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 338a Hough Lane | 191 yd | |
| Yung's Chop Suey Bar | 210 Hough Lane | 432 yd | |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | 1a Copeland Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course WENTWORTH VIEW | golf | 720 yd |
| The Ellis C.E Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Wombwell High School (Closed) Roebuck Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 1,073 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 | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 256.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.