Knollbeck Lane is in Brampton, Barnsley and in Rotherham district. S73 0TW is located in the Hoober electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knollbeck Lane, Brampton, Barnsley, S73 0TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 0WF, S73 0TF, S73 0TQ, S73 0TL, S73 0TP, S73 0XA, S73 0TS, S73 0TN, S73 0XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S73 0TW is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 44.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 55.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 41% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 33% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 S73 0TW this area, 29.5% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 29.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.8% | 92.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knollbeck Lane was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knollbeck Lane has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Hoober and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Knollbeck Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-08-15 | £265,023 |
| 59 Knollbeck Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-01-29 | £125,212 |
| 67 Knollbeck Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-04-14 | £223,023 |
| 69 Knollbeck Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2002-10-31 | £210,317 |
| 61 Knollbeck Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1996-07-15 | £335,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow S73 0XH | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Brampton Road , West Melton S63 6AN | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Melton Primary School Stokewell Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6NF | 2out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School School Street , Hemingfield S73 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 3,429 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 | 3,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 5,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | 29 Chapel Avenue | 92 yd | |
| Cafe G's | 56a Knollbeck Lane | 156 yd | |
| Micky's Kitchen | Heaven Leigh Cafe, Knollbeck Lane | 156 yd | |
| McDonalds | Corton Wood Business Park, Cortonwood Drive | 558 yd | |
| Air Products | Derwent Way | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, Knollbeck Lane | 402 yd | |
| The Meadows | Brewsters, Meadowgate | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San San Takeaway | 67 Knollbeck Lane | 21 yd | |
| DNA Meals | Cortonwood Miners & Community Welfare Scheme, Knollbeck Lane | 404 yd | |
| Brampton Chippy | 99 Knollbeck Avenue | 463 yd | |
| Sopranos | 103 Knollbeck Avenue | 463 yd | |
| The Talk of the Town | 257 Wath Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Corton Wood | 909 yd | |
| Morrisons | Corton Wood | 910 yd | |
| Asda | Corton Wood | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cortonwood Miners Welfare Scheme Knollbeck Lane | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Brampton Bierlow Park REDSHANK PLACE | cycling, grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Brampton Leisure BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Brampton Leisure Centre (Closed) Brampton Road | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| West Melton Park REGENCY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.