Allendale Road is in Darton, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 5JX is located in the Darton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allendale Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 5JU, S75 5JY, S75 5DJ, S75 5FA, S75 5JT, S75 5DH, S75 5LA, S75 5NF, S75 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 5JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 51.2% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 48.8% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 25% | 34.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 42.2% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) 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 | 35.2% | 37.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 22.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 22.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 18.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 98.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allendale Road was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allendale Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 259th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Allendale Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-09-09 | £215,000 |
| 45 Allendale Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-28 | £188,811 |
| 42 Allendale Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2024-08-30 | £129,418 |
| 42 Allendale Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-21 | £139,600 |
| 45 Allendale Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-06-24 | £176,876 |
S75 5JX 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Palace | 74 Church Street | 614 yd | |
| Darton Coffee House | 68 Church Street | 616 yd | |
| May's Thai Takeaway | 1 Mill Lane | 668 yd | |
| The Copper Pot Tea Room | 3 Mill Lane | 690 yd | |
| Premdor Canteen | Premdor, Birthwaite Business Park, Huddersfield Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Liberal W M C | Darton And District Liberal Club, Barnsley Road | 470 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Hotel | Rose And Crown Inn, Barnsley Road | 470 yd | |
| The Anvil Arms | 28 Church Street | 480 yd | |
| Darton Tap | 70 Church Street | 622 yd | |
| Kexborough Social Club | Kexborough Social Club, Churchfield Lane | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Gardens | 62 Churchfield Lane | 92 yd | |
| Whyke's Sandwich Shop | 25 Church Street | 489 yd | |
| Darton Fisheries | Darton Fisheries, Church Street | 604 yd | |
| New Milano's | 69 Church Street | 614 yd | |
| Chens Chinese Takeaway | 62 Church Street | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Late Shop | Co-Operative Stores Ltd, Church Street | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kexborough Recreation Ground PRIESTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Darton Longfields STATION COTTAGES | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Longfields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Kexborough Cricket Club SOUGHLEY HOUSE SOUGHLEY HOUSE BENCE LANE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Body Language CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Darton Park BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Kexborough Primary School BALLFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Darton Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Woolley Miners Cricket Club Woolley Colliery Road | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.