Wentworth Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 5LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	50.8%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.9%	49.2%	1.3%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 5LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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	22.7%	24.4%	1.7%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.9%	55.6%	0.7%	44.2%	11.4%
Separated	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	7.5%	7.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	12.5%	10.9%	-1.6%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

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	40.5%	35.4%	-5.1%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	30.7%	39.9%	9.2%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	18.8%	18.4%	-0.4%	12.7%	5.7%
Bad health	8.6%	6.3%	-2.3%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.5%	27%	-5.5%	18.2%	8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	7.1%	-3.7%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	14.6%	-0.3%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	6.4%	3.3%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	20.6%	9.4%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	22.8%	-2.6%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
White	99.7%	99.7%	0.0%	81.4%	18.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	98.5%	97.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	2.5%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	97.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.8%	76.7%	-1.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	22.1%	13.5%	8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.4%	37.2%	-0.8%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	10.4%	6.0%	4.4%

Safety

Is Wentworth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wentworth Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wentworth Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 239th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S75 5LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wentworth Road are based on 180 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wentworth Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for S75 5LB

Average Price
£151,604

Semi-Detached
£150,090

Terraced
£164,183

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£158,240

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wentworth Road

Average Price
£221,391

Semi-Detached
£192,138

Terraced
£183,654

Detached
£294,253

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£152,856

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wentworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Wentworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£131,250	2025-02-18	£134,331
21 Wentworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-02-23	£155,646
28 Wentworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-11-03	£131,262
25 Wentworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-05-20	£159,124
18 Wentworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2020-05-19	£165,990

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S75 5LB

Employment

S75 5LB 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 5LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	13
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Mining and quarrying	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF	3out of 4	487 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD	3out of 4	1,279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD	4out of 4	2,171 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR	3out of 4	2,645 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Taylor Hill , Cawthorne S75 4HB	4out of 4	3,077 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF	1out of 4	481 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	4,787 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP	- not rated	2,729 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Balti Palace	74 Church Street	802 yd
Darton Coffee House	68 Church Street	804 yd
Premdor Canteen	Premdor, Birthwaite Business Park, Huddersfield Road	826 yd
May's Thai Takeaway	1 Mill Lane	859 yd
The Copper Pot Tea Room	3 Mill Lane	879 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kexborough Social Club	Kexborough Social Club, Churchfield Lane	571 yd
Darton Liberal W M C	Darton And District Liberal Club, Barnsley Road	641 yd
Rose & Crown Hotel	Rose And Crown Inn, Barnsley Road	641 yd
The Anvil Arms	28 Church Street	666 yd
Darton Tap	70 Church Street	810 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus Gardens	62 Churchfield Lane	233 yd
Y Pas Chippy	135 Churchfield Lane	571 yd
New Yangs	9 Ballfield Lane	611 yd
The Original Tudor Pizza	6 Ballfield Lane	611 yd
Whyke's Sandwich Shop	25 Church Street	678 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coop Late Shop	Co-Operative Stores Ltd, Church Street		802 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kexborough Recreation Ground PRIESTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	311 yd
Kexborough Cricket Club SOUGHLEY HOUSE SOUGHLEY HOUSE BENCE LANE	grass pitches	428 yd
Kexborough Primary School BALLFIELD LANE	grass pitches	598 yd
Darton Longfields STATION COTTAGES	grass pitches	714 yd
Longfields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	730 yd
Darton Park BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	762 yd
Body Language CHURCH STREET	health and fitness suite	810 yd
Darton High School (Closed) Churchfield Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	942 yd
Darton College BALLFIELD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,018 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	2.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.