Barnsley Road is in South Kirkby, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 3LA is located in the South Elmsall and South Kirkby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnsley Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 3QE, WF9 3LL, WF9 3JY, WF9 3AE, WF9 3JX, WF9 3NH, WF9 3NT, WF9 3BP, WF9 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF9 3LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 31.6% | 39.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 10.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 44% | 36.8% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 38.2% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 WF9 3LA this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 32.1% | 34.9% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 97% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 95.9% | 90.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsley Road was 210.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.2% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnsley Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 167th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklands Barnsley Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2000-02-03 | £533,377 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY | 2out of 4 | 138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kirkby Academy Stockingate , South Kirkby WF9 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School Common Road , South Kirkby WF9 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 5,270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Working Mens Club | Barnsley Road, South Kirkby | 321 yd | |
| Ginger Snaps | 42A White Apron Street, South Kirkby | 635 yd | |
| Papa Pizza | 50 White Apron Street, South Kirkby | 638 yd | |
| The Brunch Box | 47C Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park, South Kirkby | 761 yd | |
| Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd | Unit 26, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church House Public House | Barnsley Road, South Kirkby | 4 yd | |
| Travellers Inn | Carr Lane, South Kirkby | 200 yd | |
| S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A | Royal British Legion Club, Mill Lane | 975 yd | |
| South Kirkby Independent Club | Mill Lane, South Kirkby | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub'z | Unit 1a, The Green | 133 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | Unit 2, The Green | 143 yd | |
| Fish Bites | 8 The Green, South Kirkby | 200 yd | |
| Eggbutts Cafe Bar | 10, 10-10A The Green | 200 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | Northfield Lane, South Kirkby | 296 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Kirkby Recreation Ground CRAWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Northfield Playing Field NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 467 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.