Kestrel Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 1AL is located in the Darton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Road, Barnsley, S75 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 1FB, S75 1FA, S75 1DP, S75 1AR, S75 1FD, S75 1JH, S75 1DF, S75 1FF, S75 1FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 1AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 S75 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 24.8% | 51.8% | 27.0% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 38.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.9% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 15% | 1.1% | -13.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 65.3% | 23.2% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 28% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 5.1% | -13.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 1.7% | -6.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 S75 1AL this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 5.8% | -28.5% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 26.3% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 43.3% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 97.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Road was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 215th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Kestrel Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-08-11 | £284,025 |
| 84 Kestrel Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-11 | £309,846 |
| 78 Kestrel Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-25 | £219,715 |
| 12 Kestrel Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-20 | £242,463 |
| 16 Kestrel Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2022-10-14 | £254,059 |
S75 1AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 219 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 5,234 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 | 2,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,381 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 | 3,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,157 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 | 3,178 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanz 'n' Bitez at The Bistro | Building 1 Unit 38, Barnsley Business And Innovation Centre, Innovation Way | 307 yd | |
| Ecco Pizzeria and Grill | 79 Huddersfield Road | 677 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 146 Redbrook Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gawber Tap | 138a Redbrook Road | 837 yd | |
| Gawber Road WMC | Gawber Road Wmc, 113 Gawber Road | 843 yd | |
| The New Inn | The New Inn, Redbrook Road | 852 yd | |
| Miners Rest | Miners Rest, Palm Street | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis Pizzeria | 144 Redbrook Road | 836 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 142 Redbrook Road | 836 yd | |
| No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner | 37 Greenfoot Lane | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Wilthorpe, Huddersfield Road | 423 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Redbrook Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Lawn Tennis Club THE CRESCENT | tennis courts | 103 yd |
| Wilthorpe Primary School STARS BUILDING STARS BUILDING GREENFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Harry Road HARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Woodview SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION WOODVIEW LANE | grass pitches | 808 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.