Blythe Street is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 8LL 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 Blythe Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 8LN, S73 8LJ, S73 8JH, S73 8JX, S73 8LF, S73 8JS, S73 8LE, S73 8LH, S73 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S73 8LL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S73 8LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 42.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 36.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 39.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 19.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 8LL this area, 35.6% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 35.6% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 20.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.2% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 96.9% | 79% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 19.3% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 79% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Romania | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blythe Street was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blythe Street has the 26th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 328th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Blythe Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2022-11-18 | £116,094 |
| 92 Blythe Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-11-14 | £68,632 |
| 120 Blythe Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-11-11 | £81,831 |
| 116 Blythe Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-12-22 | £87,007 |
| 128 Blythe Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-11-19 | £79,558 |
S73 8LL 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 4,181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hudson's | 1 Barnsley Road | 288 yd | |
| Thai 25 Street Food | 25 Barnsley Road | 328 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 562 yd | |
| Coffee Thyme | 67 High Street | 562 yd | |
| The Courtyard | 51 High Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Sheaf | Barley Sheaf Hotel, 1 Aldham House Lane | 711 yd | |
| The George | George Hotel, 14 George Street | 774 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Horseshoe Hotel, High Street | 801 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, High Street | 843 yd | |
| The Butchers Bar | The Butchers, 15 High Street | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 10 Barnsley Road | 394 yd | |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | 1a Copeland Road | 412 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 199a Barnsley Road | 484 yd | |
| BFC | 79 High Street | 562 yd | |
| Dino's Pizzeria | 57 High Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Mitchell & Darfield Welfare Ground ROY KILNER ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Temple Gym STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 899 yd | |
| Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre NETHERWOOD NETHERWOOD DOVE VALLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.