Longsideway is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 2JL is located in the Dodworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longsideway, Barnsley, S75 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 2JY, S75 2JN, S75 2JP, S75 2JH, S75 2JZ, S75 2JJ, S75 2LQ, S75 2JW, S75 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 2JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% 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 | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 67.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 41% | 40.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 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 | 21.3% | 24.2% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 33.2% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.2% | 89.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 88.3% | 92.6% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 92.6% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longsideway was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longsideway has the 35th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East and the 169th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Longsideway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-07 | £345,539 |
| 8 Longsideway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-29 | £295,988 |
| 17 Longsideway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-01-13 | £373,290 |
| 1 Longsideway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-04-27 | £302,193 |
| 11 Longsideway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2016-03-31 | £411,578 |
S75 2JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 5,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE (VA) Primary School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth Junior School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 737 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,611 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 | 4,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Kitchen | 146 Redbrook Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Treddlehoyle | Tom Treddlehoyle, 73 Pogmoor Road | 569 yd | |
| Dodworth Valley | Toby Carvery Dodworth Valley, Whinby Road | 790 yd | |
| The New Inn | The New Inn, Redbrook Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Gawber Tap | 138a Redbrook Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's | 168 Barnsley Road | 854 yd | |
| The Friery | West End Fish And Chip Oyle, Cresswell Street | 856 yd | |
| Luigis Pizzeria | 144 Redbrook Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 142 Redbrook Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Shaws Fish & Chips | Shaws Fish And Chips, Barnsley Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Redbrook Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| South Road Playing Fields SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 841 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 | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.