Ryton Avenue is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 0SD is located in the Wombwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryton Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 0RU, S73 0RF, S73 0SB, S73 0RX, S73 0RT, S73 0RY, S73 0SA, S73 0RG, S73 0RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 0SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.3% | 34.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 49% | 43.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 38.6% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 22.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 13.3% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 21.6% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 100% | 94.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 94.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryton Avenue was 110.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryton Avenue has the 33rd highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 296th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ryton Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-07 | £284,520 |
| 2 Ryton Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-18 | £232,170 |
| 3 Ryton Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-10-30 | £210,105 |
| 12 Ryton Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-01-19 | £285,566 |
| 14 Ryton Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-08-28 | £317,037 |
S73 0SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow S73 0XH | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School School Street , Hemingfield S73 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Wath Wood Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Corton Wood Business Park, Cortonwood Drive | 634 yd | |
| Roosters | 29 Chapel Avenue | 840 yd | |
| Cafe G's | 56a Knollbeck Lane | 906 yd | |
| Micky's Kitchen | Heaven Leigh Cafe, Knollbeck Lane | 906 yd | |
| China Lantern | 7b Park Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Rest | Anglers Rest, 66 Park Street | 551 yd | |
| The Tavern | Lundhill Tavern, Beech House Road | 728 yd | |
| The Meadows | Brewsters, Meadowgate | 789 yd | |
| Conservative & Unionist Club | 28 Park Street | 799 yd | |
| Hillies Golf Course | Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course, Wentworth View | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Cross Fisheries | 2 Everill Gate Lane | 292 yd | |
| San San Takeaway | 67 Knollbeck Lane | 768 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 17 Kings Road | 913 yd | |
| Red Onion | 12 Park Street | 950 yd | |
| KungFu Chinese Takeaway | 14 Station Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Corton Wood | 994 yd | |
| Morrisons | Corton Wood | 995 yd | |
| Asda | Corton Wood | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School PARK STREET | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Lundhill Playing Fields LUNDHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Wombwell High School (Closed) Roebuck Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course WENTWORTH VIEW | golf | 952 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 966 yd | |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Brampton Bierlow Park REDSHANK PLACE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Temple Gym STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.