Richmond Avenue, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S75 5PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	50.4%	47.9%	-2.5%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	49.6%	52.1%	2.5%	49.0%	3.1%

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 5PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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	18.1%	22.6%	4.5%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	52.5%	-5.5%	44.2%	8.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.5%	11.3%	1.8%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	12.3%	12.7%	0.4%	6.1%	6.6%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) 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	36.9%	34.6%	-2.3%	48.4%	-13.8%
Good health	35%	36.3%	1.3%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	20.4%	21.7%	1.3%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	6.9%	5.4%	-1.5%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.4%	26.6%	-8.8%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	12.6%	1.9%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	7.2%	-8.4%	13.4%	-6.2%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9.9%	5.4%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	14.9%	0.1%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	26.1%	12.5%	33.8%	-7.7%
Other	5.3%	2.7%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%	1.7%	1.3%	0.7%	1.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	96.3%	-3.0%	81.4%	14.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.8%	97.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	96.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.8%	37.2%	-7.4%
Christian	66.5%	46.2%	20.3%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Richmond Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Avenue was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Richmond Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 158th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

🔎 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 5PH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Richmond Avenue are based on 41 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 Richmond Avenue, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PH

Estimated Average Property Prices for S75 5PH

Average Price
£140,433

Semi-Detached
£122,227

Terraced
£136,722

Detached
£243,650

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Richmond Avenue

Average Price
£144,996

Semi-Detached
£133,185

Terraced
£143,275

Detached
£244,106

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Richmond AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Richmond Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-01-18	£150,780
16 Richmond Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-09-23	£148,992
11 Richmond Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£141,500	2022-08-05	£151,788
14 Richmond Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2022-01-27	£135,806
7 Richmond Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£107,000	2021-02-26	£133,999

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S75 5PH

Employment

S75 5PH 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 5PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	7
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darton Primary School Station Road , Darton S75 5AD	3out of 4	990 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD	4out of 4	1,711 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR	3out of 4	2,332 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB	- not rated	2,709 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	967 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	4,199 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate ,	- not rated	4,973 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW	- not rated	5,140 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	2,450 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	4out of 4	5,064 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	5,461 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	5,467 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	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	782 yd
Darton Coffee House	68 Church Street	783 yd
The Copper Pot Tea Room	3 Mill Lane	854 yd
May's Thai Takeaway	1 Mill Lane	870 yd
Royal Spice	Royal Spice, 1a Station Road	954 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kexbrough Cricket Club	Kexborough Cricket Club, Bence Lane	334 yd
Darton Liberal W M C	Darton And District Liberal Club, Barnsley Road	565 yd
Rose & Crown Hotel	Rose And Crown Inn, Barnsley Road	565 yd
The Anvil Arms	28 Church Street	681 yd
Darton Tap	70 Church Street	786 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus Gardens	62 Churchfield Lane	514 yd
Whyke's Sandwich Shop	25 Church Street	714 yd
Darton Fisheries	Darton Fisheries, Church Street	776 yd
Chens Chinese Takeaway	62 Church Street	781 yd
New Milano's	69 Church Street	782 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coop Late Shop	Co-Operative Stores Ltd, Church Street		782 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Darton Park BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	447 yd
Kexborough Cricket Club SOUGHLEY HOUSE SOUGHLEY HOUSE BENCE LANE	grass pitches	764 yd
Body Language CHURCH STREET	health and fitness suite	787 yd
Kexborough Recreation Ground PRIESTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	922 yd
Darton Primary School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	928 yd
Darton Longfields STATION COTTAGES	grass pitches	950 yd
Longfields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	1,001 yd
Darton Primary (Closed) Sackup Lane	grass pitches	1,053 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	0.0%

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	70 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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