Joans Walk is in Jump, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S74 0JB is located in the Hoyland Milton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Joans Walk, Jump, Barnsley, S74 0JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S74 0QJ, S74 0QH, S74 0FH, S74 0JU, S74 0JL, S74 0HZ, S74 0HU, S74 0HY, S74 0JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S74 0JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.1% | 34.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 43.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48% | 38.2% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 40.9% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 S74 0JB this area, 30.3% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 30.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 18% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 96% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 95.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joans Walk was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Joans Walk has the 27th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 328th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Joans Walk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,750 | 2003-07-08 | £139,214 |
S74 0JB 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Primary School Roebuck Hill , Jump S74 0JW | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Cherry Tree Street , Hoyland S74 9RG | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Cherry Tree Street , Hoyland S74 9RG | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Church Street , Elsecar S74 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary Church Street , Elsecar S74 8HS | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Community College West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 4,941 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces School for Conductive Education Thorncliffe Hall , Newton Chambers Road S35 2PH | 3out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Cafe | Friendship Cafe, Fitzwilliam Court, Fitzwilliam Close | 847 yd | |
| Mrs G's Kitchen | Kiosk 6, Mallin Croft | 871 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters | 4 King Street | 944 yd | |
| Crumbs | Kiosk 3, High Street | 1,030 yd | |
| The English Tea Rooms | 14 High Street | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Inn | Wellington Inn, 54 Church Street | 108 yd | |
| The Flying Dutchman | Flying Dutchman Hotel, Cemetery Road | 117 yd | |
| Jump W M C | Jump Working Mens Club, Wentworth Road | 200 yd | |
| Queen's Head | The Queens Head, 64 King Street | 834 yd | |
| The Official Cobcar | 2 St Helens Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFC Fried Chicken and Istanbul Pizzeria, Grill | Unit 1, Cumberland Stores, 11-13 Cumberland Road | 685 yd | |
| King Street Fisheries | 129-131 King Street | 834 yd | |
| Nagoya | Beacon View, 38 Cobcar Street | 851 yd | |
| Pizza House | 56 Hill Street | 885 yd | |
| Triple H Chippy | 69 Wombwell Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 3 King Street | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Primary School ROEBUCK HILL | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Roebuck Hill RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ROEBUCK HILL | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Silhouette (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.