Alder Grove is in Darfield, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 9JL is located in the Darfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Grove, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 9JN, S73 8EF, S73 9JP, S73 9LT, S73 9LR, S73 9LS, S73 9QH, S73 9QR, S73 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S73 9JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 32.1% | 35.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 27.9% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 23.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 19.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 19.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 98.7% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 96.1% | 93.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Grove was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alder Grove has the 26th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 267th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Alder Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-04-12 | £176,523 |
| 4 Alder Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-03-30 | £209,271 |
| 3 Alder Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-11 | £175,806 |
| 9 Alder Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-03-15 | £195,817 |
| 11 Alder Grove, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-11-17 | £189,180 |
S73 9JL 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperwood Academy Dartree Walk , Darfield S73 9NL | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Darfield School Street , Darfield S73 9EU | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souvlaki Hotspot | 92 Snape Hill Road | 312 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 38a Snape Hill Road | 704 yd | |
| Low Valley Snack Bar | Low Valley Snack Bar, Valley Road | 877 yd | |
| Maurice Dobson Heritage Centre | 2 Vicar Road | 937 yd | |
| Erica's | Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Sportsman Inn | Sportsman Inn, 7 Pitt Street | 292 yd | |
| Queen Victoria | The Queen Victoria, 77 Snape Hill Road | 312 yd | |
| Wombwell Working Mens Club | Wombwell Working Mens Club, 25 Station Road | 961 yd | |
| Darfield Village Club WMC | Darfield Village Club, 5 School Street | 963 yd | |
| Wombwell Recreation Centre | Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Room Restaurant & Takeaway | Unit 1 And Unit 2, Upperwood Court | 167 yd | |
| Darfield Fish Bar | 114 Snape Hill Road | 312 yd | |
| Top Chef | 76 Snape Hill Road | 426 yd | |
| Garden Street Bakery | 3 Garden Street | 705 yd | |
| Del Boys | 24 Morrison Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | The Cooperative, Barnsley Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield SNAPE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| New Scarbro Corner HENRY STREET | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Temple Gym (Closed) Pitt Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School STONYFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| St. Marys Lane Playing Fields DOVESIDE DRIVE | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| The Foulstone School (Closed) Nanny Marr Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre NETHERWOOD NETHERWOOD DOVE VALLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 4.5% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.