Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S75 6DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	51%	2.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	51.2%	49%	-2.2%	49.0%	0.0%

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 6DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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	26.1%	32%	5.9%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	51.4%	-4.9%	44.2%	7.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	3.6%	1.4%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.6%	7.7%	-0.9%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	5.4%	6.8%	1.4%	6.1%	0.7%

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	36.4%	45%	8.6%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	44.2%	33.7%	-10.5%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	13.6%	13.6%	0.0%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.9%	5.4%	1.5%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	1.2%	1.1%

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	19.8%	13.9%	-5.9%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	7.6%	-10.0%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	11.7%	-5.9%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	9.9%	3.6%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	19.3%	5.3%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	33.2%	10.7%	33.8%	-0.6%
Other	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	99.2%	1.9%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	96.9%	98.9%	2.0%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	98.9%	2.0%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.2%	76.7%	9.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Middle East	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.3%	6.0%	4.3%

Safety

Is Wakefield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Road was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wakefield Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East and the 209th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 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. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S75 6DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Wakefield Road are based on 325 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 Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for S75 6DL

Average Price
£556,250

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£556,250

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wakefield Road

Average Price
£193,538

Semi-Detached
£171,318

Terraced
£124,527

Detached
£389,347

Flats/Maisonettes
£135,029

Other
£526,704

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wakefield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Noroyds Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2006-07-06	£563,542

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S75 6DL

Employment

S75 6DL 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 6DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD	- not rated	5,286 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lawrence Briggs Infant School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB	- not rated	597 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Athersley North Primary School Lindhurst Road , Athersley North S71 3NB	3out of 4	601 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB	- not rated	666 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB	3out of 4	666 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapplewell Primary School Blacker Road , Mapplewell S75 6BS	- not rated	749 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB	- not rated	2,488 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB	- not rated	2,488 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD	- not rated	2,514 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD	- not rated	2,514 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS	- not rated	2,899 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	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	4,228 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,514 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	2,514 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waterton Newstead Academy Newstead Road , Athersley S71 3NA	- not rated	675 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP	- not rated	1,216 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ	- not rated	2,507 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	- not rated	2,703 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	- not rated	2,703 yd	Community special school	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
Tandoori Hut	Tandoori Hut, Wakefield Road	418 yd
China Court Restaurant	11 Hamble Court	618 yd
Community Shop Ltd	Barnsley North Learning And Development Unit, Lindhurst Road	810 yd
Mezzaluna	16 Fountain Parade	857 yd
Landons Diner	1 Blacker Road	875 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eastfield Arms	Eastfield Arms, Bar Lane	418 yd
The Limes	Barnsley Golf Course, Wakefield Road	700 yd
The Old Bakery	Fosters Bakery, 16 Blacker Road	877 yd
The Wentworth Arms	Barnbrooks Restaurant, Greenside	899 yd
Casa Vigo	41b Towngate	1,040 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sun Mei	136 Blacker Road	527 yd
Subway	Subway, Turnpike Garage, Wakefield Road	639 yd
Riccos Pizza	22 Blacker Road	750 yd
Aqua Fish Bar	31a Blacker Road	795 yd
Ceylon Boyz Burger	26 Laxton Road	850 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, Wakefield Road		418 yd
Co-operative	Co Operative Stores, Mapplewell Drive		795 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mapplewell Park PARK CLOSE	grass pitches	507 yd
Woodlands Driving Range WAKEFIELD ROAD	golf	698 yd
Athersley Leisure Centre (Closed) Newstead Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	759 yd
Spark Lane Football Pitch Spark Lane	grass pitches	1,069 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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