Huddersfield Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 1AJ is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 1AH, S75 1AG, S75 1EH, S75 2QJ, S75 1HA, S75 1AA, S75 2QN, S75 2QR, S75 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S75 1AJ 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 | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 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 | 32.9% | 37.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 42.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 25% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 23.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huddersfield Road was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Huddersfield Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 349th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 305.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 Regent Court Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2024-06-21 | £38,928 |
| 15 Regent Court Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2021-08-24 | £44,155 |
| 10 Regent Court Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-09-11 | £61,818 |
| 14 Regent Court Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2019-11-27 | £60,871 |
| 1 Regent Court Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-12-20 | £58,696 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Carlton Road , S71 2LF | 1out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecco Pizzeria and Grill | 79 Huddersfield Road | 140 yd | |
| Beanz 'n' Bitez at The Bistro | Building 1 Unit 38, Barnsley Business And Innovation Centre, Innovation Way | 532 yd | |
| Voluntary Services Coffee Shops | Barnsley District General Hospital, Gawber Road | 761 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 146 Redbrook Road | 777 yd | |
| Gate of India | 44 Gawber Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gawber Road WMC | Gawber Road Wmc, 113 Gawber Road | 575 yd | |
| Miners Rest | Miners Rest, Palm Street | 603 yd | |
| Grey Horse Inn | The Grey Horse Inn, Wellfield Road | 604 yd | |
| Gawber Tap | 138a Redbrook Road | 783 yd | |
| The Old School House | The Old School House, Blackburn Lane | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner | 37 Greenfoot Lane | 491 yd | |
| Luigis Pizzeria | 144 Redbrook Road | 777 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 142 Redbrook Road | 777 yd | |
| The Lunch Club | 10 Pogmoor Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Wilthorpe, Huddersfield Road | 136 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Redbrook Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilthorpe Primary School STARS BUILDING STARS BUILDING GREENFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Barnsley Lawn Tennis Club THE CRESCENT | tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Harry Road HARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Centre Pitches (Closed) RALEY DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Stocks Lane | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Woodview SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION WOODVIEW LANE | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.