Willow Bank is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 1BN 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 Willow Bank, Barnsley, S75 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 1EB, S75 1BH, S75 1DD, S75 1BQ, S75 1ED, S75 1EZ, S75 1BG, S75 1EF, S71 1JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 1BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.3% | 30.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 48.4% | -14.5% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 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 | 43.8% | 46.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 17.2% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 30.2% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 93.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 96.5% | 89% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 89.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Bank was 187.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Bank has the 38th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 110th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Willow Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-11-18 | £378,061 |
| 5 Willow Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-18 | £580,472 |
| 9 Willow Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-11-14 | £283,126 |
| 2 Willow Bank, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2006-09-22 | £395,389 |
S75 1BN 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 3,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Infant School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1AQ | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Junior School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,467 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 | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Village at Honeywell | Barnsley College Honeywell Site, Honeywell Lane | 563 yd | |
| Ecco Pizzeria and Grill | 79 Huddersfield Road | 610 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Old Mill Lane | 927 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 931 yd | |
| Zest Cafe, Barnsley College Fleets | The Fleets, Smithies Lane | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane | 522 yd | |
| Grey Horse Inn | The Grey Horse Inn, Wellfield Road | 793 yd | |
| Honeywell Inn | Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell Street | 872 yd | |
| Miners Rest | Miners Rest, Palm Street | 917 yd | |
| Keel Inn | Keel Inn, 18 Canal Street | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner | 37 Greenfoot Lane | 811 yd | |
| Megabites | 26a Old Mill Lane | 935 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Old Mill Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Wilthorpe, Huddersfield Road | 866 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Sports Centre Pitches (Closed) RALEY DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Wilthorpe Primary School STARS BUILDING STARS BUILDING GREENFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.