Summer Lane is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 2AD 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 Summer Lane, Barnsley, S75 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 2BT, S75 2BS, S75 2BZ, S75 2AT, S75 2AB, S75 2AY, S75 2AS, S75 2AU, S75 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S75 2AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 47.6% | 44.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 36.2% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 40.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 36.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 23.6% | 18.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 17.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 28.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.6% | 87.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 92.6% | 86.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summer Lane was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summer Lane has the 81st lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 305th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-19 | £150,220 |
| 117 Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-11-29 | £116,970 |
| 109 Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-02-28 | £179,601 |
| 107 Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-02-03 | £119,734 |
| 126 Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2022-11-25 | £139,283 |
S75 2AD 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 4,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 5,083 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 | 1,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,320 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 | 3,679 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 | 1,673 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 3,167 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate of India | 44 Gawber Road | 182 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | 62 Summer Lane | 403 yd | |
| Spirit | 60a Summer Lane | 403 yd | |
| Voluntary Services Coffee Shops | Barnsley District General Hospital, Gawber Road | 474 yd | |
| Puccini's | 102 Dodworth Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School House | The Old School House, Blackburn Lane | 195 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | Commercial Inn, 74 Summer Lane | 293 yd | |
| Miners Rest | Miners Rest, Palm Street | 357 yd | |
| Grey Horse Inn | The Grey Horse Inn, Wellfield Road | 383 yd | |
| Moulders Arms | Moulders Arms, Summer Street | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Chinese Take-Away | Imperial Chinese Takeaway, 70 Summer Lane | 293 yd | |
| D Birkinshaw | 78 Summer Lane | 293 yd | |
| Pizza Zone | 64 Summer Lane | 403 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts | 68 Summer Lane | 403 yd | |
| The Lunch Club | 10 Pogmoor Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 882 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 912 yd | |
| Tesco | The Wilthorpe, Huddersfield Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Stocks Lane | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 934 yd |
| Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 973 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.