Area Information for Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ

Pontefract Road in Barnsley is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Monk Bretton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Barnsley North. This page combines information for the address Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of S71 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Barnsley
Ward Monk Bretton
Constituency Barnsley North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Barnsley North East), and the South Yorkshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ:

Trueman Terrace, Barnsley, S71 5PY
Harwood Terrace, Barnsley, S71 5QB
Roger Road, Barnsley, S71 5PS
Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5QA
Lang Avenue, Barnsley, S71 5PT
Roger Road, Barnsley, S71 5PP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about S71 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Pontefract Road, Barnsley consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 107
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 114
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Pontefract Road, Barnsley contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 54% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 60
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 7
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 114

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 29
Two People 43
Three People 24
Four People 12
Five People 5
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 116

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Pontefract Road, Barnsley consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 78
Other Household 6
Total 113

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 28
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 116

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Barnsley North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 129
Female 146
Total 275

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 17
5-9 19
10-14 21
15-19 16
20-24 19
25-29 18
30-34 18
35-39 21
40-44 8
45-49 18
50-54 17
55-59 29
60-64 8
65-69 15
70-74 7
75-79 12
80-84 7
85+ 3
Total 273

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode S71 5PZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 98
Married 77
Separated 7
Divorced 18
Widowed 13
Total 213

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 108
Good 89
Fair 47
Bad 21
Very Bad 9
Total 274

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Pontefract Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 41% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 25
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 89
Other 9
Total 216

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Pontefract Road, Barnsley) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 265
Chinese 5
Other Asian 1
Other 2
Total 273

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 239
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 5
Middle East and Asia 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 277

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 239
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 276

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to S71 5PZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 74
United Kingdom 170
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 106
Christian 151
Buddhist 5
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 274

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 58
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 40
Looking After Home or Family 26
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 12
Total 220

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 3
Associate Professional Occupations 1
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 25
Total 95

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 1
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 13
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 43
Semi-Routine Occupation 59
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 39
Full-time Student 9
Total 218

Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ is within the Barnsley North East policing neighbourhood, under the South Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Pontefract Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Barnsley North East
Manor Road
Barnsley
S72 8DG
Force Website: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to S71 5PZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for S71 5PZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest railway station is Barnsley, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barnsley 1.6 miles
Wombwell 2.8 miles
Dodworth 3.9 miles
Elsecar 4 miles
Darton 4.4 miles
Silkstone Common 5.3 miles
Goldthorpe 5.4 miles
Thurnscoe 5.4 miles
Bolton-upon-Dearne 5.8 miles
Fitzwilliam 5.9 miles
Moorthorpe 6.1 miles
Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 6.6 miles
South Elmsall 6.9 miles
Swinton (South Yorks) 7.3 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg 7.6 miles
Mexborough 7.7 miles
Penistone 7.8 miles
Streethouse 8.5 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate 8.7 miles
Featherstone 9.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest is Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 550 yards December 2018
    
Oakhill Primary Academy 0.8 miles June 2019
    
Hunningley Primary Academy 1 mile March 2023
    
St Helen's Primary Academy 1.1 miles January 2024
    
Burton Road Primary School 1.2 miles April 2018
    
The Forest Academy 1.2 miles February 2023
    
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 1.4 miles September 2021
    
Queens Road Academy 1.4 miles May 2017
    
Birkwood Primary School 1.5 miles December 2024
Bank End Primary Academy 1.5 miles June 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest is Springwell Alternative Academy, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Springwell Alternative Academy 1.4 miles November 2017
    
Barnsley Academy 1.5 miles January 2020
    
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (All Through) 1.7 miles September 2022
    
Outwood Academy Carlton 2.2 miles January 2019
    
Netherwood Academy 2.4 miles March 2024
    
Trinity Academy St. Edwards 2.5 miles May 2024
    
Outwood Academy Shafton 2.6 miles January 2018
    
Horizon Community College 2.7 miles May 2018
    
Kirk Balk Academy 3.8 miles January 2020
    
Darton Academy 4.8 miles February 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest is Bhf Lundwood Surgery, approximately 190 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest is mydentist, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, approximately 190 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest is Kendray Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kendray Hospital 0.9 miles
Cygnet Pindar House 1.5 miles
Barnsley Hospital 2.5 miles
Wathwood Hospital 6 miles
Montagu Hospital 7.4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PZ. The nearest is Tennyson Optical, approximately 1 mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in S71 5PZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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