Rectory Close is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 8EY 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 Rectory Close, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 8BQ, S73 8TX, S73 0ED, S73 8HZ, S73 0EA, S73 0EB, S73 8TU, S73 8HE, S73 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 8EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 31.7% | 34.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 45.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 17% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 21.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Close was 104.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Close has the 35th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 313th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Rectory Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-17 | £287,418 |
| 2 Rectory Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-04 | £203,036 |
| 50 Rectory Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-10-18 | £198,370 |
| 36 Rectory Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,750 | 2024-08-30 | £147,254 |
| 54 Rectory Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-19 | £214,567 |
S73 8EY 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | 4out of 4 | 38 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 1,646 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 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 4,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard | 51 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Coffee Thyme | 67 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Thai 25 Street Food | 25 Barnsley Road | 339 yd | |
| Mrs Hudson's | 1 Barnsley Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | George Hotel, 14 George Street | 370 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Horseshoe Hotel, High Street | 434 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, High Street | 450 yd | |
| The Butchers Bar | The Butchers, 15 High Street | 450 yd | |
| KG's Sports Bar & Social Club | Kelvin Grove Sports And Social Club, Kelvin Grove | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lane Fish Bar | 25 Summer Lane | 239 yd | |
| BFC | 79 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Dino's Pizzeria | 57 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Hellen Sandwich Bar | Shop 1, 65 High Street | 312 yd | |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | 1a Copeland Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 455 yd | |
| Temple Gym STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course WENTWORTH VIEW | golf | 723 yd |
| Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School PARK STREET | grass pitches | 823 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 | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.