Medina Way is in Barugh Green, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 1QA is located in the Darton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Medina Way, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 1RA, S75 1QB, S75 1QD, S75 1ND, S75 1NZ, S75 1LL, S75 1LP, S75 1NA, S75 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 1QA 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 | 49.3% | 51.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.5% | -2.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of S75 1QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 22.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 60.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 55.2% | 49% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 25.5% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.5% | 98.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medina Way was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% higher than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Medina Way has the 19th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 324th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Medina Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-01-13 | £283,550 |
| 65 Medina Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-28 | £263,547 |
| 75 Medina Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-10-01 | £246,050 |
| 71 Medina Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2016-06-30 | £262,027 |
| 69 Medina Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-07-22 | £259,788 |
S75 1QA 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,123 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 | 5,246 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 | 2,973 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 5,016 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 | 5,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Trampoline Park | Unit 54, Claycliffe Business Park, Cannon Way | 285 yd | |
| Cafe Crossroads | 18 Barugh Green Road | 330 yd | |
| Angels Cafe | Julies Cafe, Joe Poles Industrial Estate, Claycliffe Road | 593 yd | |
| Country Kitchen | 372 Barugh Green Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Anchor | Crown And Anchor Inn, Barugh Lane | 164 yd | |
| The Chestnut Tree | Claycliffe Road | 337 yd | |
| The Royal | Royal Hotel, Barnsley Road | 431 yd | |
| Barugh Green W M C | Barugh Green Wmc, Higham Common Road | 480 yd | |
| Miller's Inn | Millers Inn, Dearne Hall Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | 48 Barugh Green Road | 330 yd | |
| The cabin | Snack Cab1, Metro Trading Centre, Barugh Green Road | 330 yd | |
| Wonderful | 16 Barugh Green Road | 330 yd | |
| Little India | Little India, Barugh Green Road | 378 yd | |
| Pizza Kebab Bar | Pizza Fish Bar, Barugh Green Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, Claycliffe Road | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Recreation Ground BARUGH GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 267 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.