Windhill Lane is in Staincross, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 5BU is located in the Darton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windhill Lane, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S75 5BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 51.5% | 56% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 44% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 36.5% | 40.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 39.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 13.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 26.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 15.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 20.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 91.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 94.6% | 92.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windhill Lane was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% higher than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windhill Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East and the 365th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate House Windhill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2021-01-05 | £540,375 |
| Emley View Windhill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-12-14 | £553,757 |
| Emley View Windhill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-11-21 | £586,112 |
| The Gate House Windhill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2015-11-06 | £510,900 |
| The Barn Windhill Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-10-09 | £758,038 |
S75 5BU 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolley Colliery Junior and Infant School Woolley Colliery , Darton S75 5JE | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton College Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston High - A Specialist Science College Station Road , Royston S71 4EQ | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 5,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 5,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,454 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterton Newstead Academy Newstead Road , Athersley S71 3NA | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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.