Croft Drive is in Mapplewell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S75 6AN is located in the Darton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Drive, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S75 6AW, S75 6FN, S75 6AL, S75 5QJ, S75 6EG, S75 6LR, S75 5AJ, S75 5FB, S75 6EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S75 6AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.9% | 49% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 21.3% | 34.5% | 13.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 52.9% | -15.9% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61% | 52.3% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 37.8% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around S75 6AN this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 42.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 97% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Drive was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croft Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East and the 61st lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Croft Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-09-24 | £322,684 |
| 20 Croft Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-06-20 | £233,238 |
| 17 Croft Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-05-15 | £294,040 |
| 22 Croft Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2025-01-17 | £236,884 |
| 27 Croft Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-11-01 | £194,410 |
S75 6AN 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Infants' School Wellgate , Mapplewell S75 6BE | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewell Primary School Blacker Road , Mapplewell S75 6BS | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB | - not rated | 802 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 | 2,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,652 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 | 3,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,892 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 | 588 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterton Newstead Academy Newstead Road , Athersley S71 3NA | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Hall Cafe & SandwichBar | Mapplewell And Staincross Village Hall, Darton Lane | 152 yd | |
| The Ginnel | Rear Of,, 16 Towngate | 479 yd | |
| Landons Diner | 1 Blacker Road | 586 yd | |
| Mezzaluna | 16 Fountain Parade | 612 yd | |
| China Court Restaurant | 11 Hamble Court | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Inn | Kings Head Inn, Darton Lane | 233 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, Towngate | 346 yd | |
| Casa Vigo | 41b Towngate | 426 yd | |
| Staincross W M C | Staincross W M C And Institute, New Road | 431 yd | |
| The Wentworth Arms | Barnbrooks Restaurant, Greenside | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Deniro's Pizza | 389 Darton Lane | 152 yd | |
| Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd | 16 Towngate | 465 yd | |
| Golden City | 9 Towngate | 465 yd | |
| Pachino's Pizza | 3 Spark Lane | 549 yd | |
| Whites Fisheries | Whites Fisheries, New Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores, Mapplewell Drive | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall DARTON LANE | 241 yd | |
| Wellgate Primary School WELLGATE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Spark Lane Football Pitch Spark Lane | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Darton Primary (Closed) Sackup Lane | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Mapplewell Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Darton Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.