Huddersfield Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 1DW 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 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 1AW, S75 1DN, S75 1AT, S75 2TS, S75 1AU, S75 1BB, S75 2TX, S75 1DL, S75 1DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S75 1DW is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 41.8% | 42.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 58.2% | 57.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 1DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 40.5% | 43.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 35.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 16% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 19.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 94.4% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.5% | 85.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huddersfield Road was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Huddersfield Road has the 71st lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 349th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 49 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-01-22 | £114,502 |
| 43 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-04-27 | £234,577 |
| Flat 2 49 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2014-09-26 | £196,725 |
| 46 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-05-16 | £595,363 |
| 44 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2012-10-25 | £701,210 |
S75 1DW 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community 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 | 926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 4,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,947 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 | 3,024 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 | 2,282 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 2,523 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Village at Honeywell | Barnsley College Honeywell Site, Honeywell Lane | 301 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Old Mill Lane | 497 yd | |
| Gate of India | 44 Gawber Road | 517 yd | |
| Cookie Crumbs | Barnsley College, Church Street | 629 yd | |
| Zest Cafe in the Atrium | Barnsley College, Church Street | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane | 78 yd | |
| Grey Horse Inn | The Grey Horse Inn, Wellfield Road | 414 yd | |
| Miners Rest | Miners Rest, Palm Street | 562 yd | |
| Moulders Arms | Moulders Arms, Summer Street | 630 yd | |
| Honeywell Inn | Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell Street | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 37 Sandwich & Coffee Corner | 37 Greenfoot Lane | 511 yd | |
| Megabites | 26a Old Mill Lane | 515 yd | |
| Imperial Chinese Take-Away | Imperial Chinese Takeaway, 70 Summer Lane | 740 yd | |
| D Birkinshaw | 78 Summer Lane | 740 yd | |
| Pizza Zone | 64 Summer Lane | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | The Wilthorpe, Huddersfield Road | 907 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Centre Pitches (Closed) RALEY DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Stocks Lane | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Wilthorpe Primary School STARS BUILDING STARS BUILDING GREENFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.