The Meadows is in Barugh Green, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 1QL is located in the Darton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Meadows, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 1JX, S75 1LB, S75 1LA, S75 1JZ, S75 1JT, S75 1NT, S75 1NX, S75 1LG, S75 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S75 1QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 35.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 41.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.3% | 35.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 26.3% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 24.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around S75 1QL this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 37.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 7.2% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 16.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.4% | 96.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadows was 179.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 217.3% higher than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Meadows has the 3rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 123rd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Meadows, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2016-04-29 | £387,557 |
| 3 The Meadows, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2014-02-28 | £434,992 |
| 1 The Meadows, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-02-11 | £392,424 |
| 1 The Meadows, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2005-09-09 | £399,691 |
| 4 The Meadows, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2005-06-27 | £475,459 |
S75 1QL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S75 1QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 2,536 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 | 2,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,830 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 | 3,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 5,285 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 | 3,260 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 5,009 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 | 5,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Crossroads | 18 Barugh Green Road | 184 yd | |
| Soar Trampoline Park | Unit 54, Claycliffe Business Park, Cannon Way | 280 yd | |
| Angels Cafe | Julies Cafe, Joe Poles Industrial Estate, Claycliffe Road | 639 yd | |
| Country Kitchen | 372 Barugh Green Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Tree | Claycliffe Road | 210 yd | |
| Barugh Green W M C | Barugh Green Wmc, Higham Common Road | 374 yd | |
| The Crown & Anchor | Crown And Anchor Inn, Barugh Lane | 537 yd | |
| Engineers Arms | Engineers Inn, Higham Common Road | 695 yd | |
| Higham Cricket Club | Higham Cricket Club, Royd Lane | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | 48 Barugh Green Road | 184 yd | |
| The cabin | Snack Cab1, Metro Trading Centre, Barugh Green Road | 184 yd | |
| Wonderful | 16 Barugh Green Road | 184 yd | |
| Little India | Little India, Barugh Green Road | 344 yd | |
| Pizza Kebab Bar | Pizza Fish Bar, Barugh Green Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, Claycliffe Road | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Recreation Ground BARUGH GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Higham Cricket Club ROYD LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Higham Methodist Church Hall HIGHAM COMMON ROAD | 1,020 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.