Area Information for Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB

Greenbank Walk in Grimethorpe is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the North East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Barnsley North. This page combines information for the address Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of S72 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 Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Barnsley
Ward North East
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 in February 2025, when 40 crimes were reported within half a mile of S72 7EB.

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 Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB 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.

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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 Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, 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 20
Semi-Detached 85
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 20
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 134
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 75% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 81
Rented: Other Social 19
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 1
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 2
Total 134

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 78
Two People 35
Three People 8
Four People 11
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 134

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 78
Family Household 51
Other Household 5
Total 134

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 26
Deprived In One Dimension 36
Deprived In Two Dimensions 47
Deprived In Three Dimensions 23
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 134

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 111
Female 115
Total 226

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 9
5-9 7
10-14 4
15-19 5
20-24 14
25-29 5
30-34 15
35-39 7
40-44 7
45-49 14
50-54 8
55-59 23
60-64 25
65-69 24
70-74 16
75-79 19
80-84 16
85+ 10
Total 228

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode S72 7EB 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 57
Married 75
Separated 3
Divorced 37
Widowed 32
Total 204

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.

However, this area of the North East ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (49%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 59
Good 52
Fair 66
Bad 35
Very Bad 14
Total 226

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Greenbank Walk and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 55% 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) 33
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 15
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 16
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14
No GCSEs or Equivalent 113
Other 3
Total 204

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, 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 96% 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 216
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Other Asian 4
Black African 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Other 1
Total 226

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 214
European Union 5
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 226

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 214
10+ Years 10
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 226

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 S72 7EB.

Passport(s) Held
None 68
United Kingdom 155
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0

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 77
Christian 139
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 9
Total 226

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the North East ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 33
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 8
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 76
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 48
Other 9
Total 204

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
Professional Occupations 11
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 2
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 50

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 6
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 17
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 13
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 47
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 55
Full-time Student 4
Total 205

Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB 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. In February 2025, 40 crimes were reported within half a mile of S72 7EB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 40 crimes committed near Greenbank Walk
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 Grimethorpe. 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 S72 7EB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, approximately 3.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Moorthorpe 3.4 miles
Fitzwilliam 3.8 miles
Thurnscoe 3.9 miles
Barnsley 4.2 miles
South Elmsall 4.2 miles
Goldthorpe 4.3 miles
Wombwell 4.4 miles
Bolton-upon-Dearne 5.1 miles
Elsecar 5.8 miles
Darton 6.1 miles
Dodworth 6.5 miles
Streethouse 6.8 miles
Featherstone 7 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg 7.1 miles
Swinton (South Yorks) 7.1 miles
Mexborough 7.2 miles
Silkstone Common 8 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate 8.2 miles
Adwick 8.3 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf 8.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest is Milefield Primary School, approximately 310 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest is Outwood Academy Shafton, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Outwood Academy Shafton 1 mile January 2018
    
Outwood Academy Carlton 2.7 miles January 2019
    
Outwood Academy Hemsworth 3 miles October 2022
    
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (All Through) 3 miles September 2022
    
Springwell Alternative Academy 3.2 miles November 2017
    
Netherwood Academy 3.3 miles March 2024
    
Barnsley Academy 4 miles January 2020
    
Minsthorpe Community College 4.2 miles March 2014
    
Astrea Academy Dearne 4.7 miles May 2023
    
Trinity Academy St. Edwards 5.2 miles May 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest is BHF Highgate Surgery, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
BHF Highgate Surgery 690 yards
Brierley Medical Centre 690 yards
Grimethorpe Surgery 690 yards
Dr John Harban 1.3 miles
Grimethorpe Surgery, Cudworth 1.3 miles
The Rose Tree Pms Practice 1.3 miles
Shafton Surgery 1.3 miles
South Hiendley Surgery 2.1 miles
Hollygreen Practice 2.3 miles
Southmoor Surgery 2.4 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest is Grimethorpe and Shafton Dental Practice, approximately 620 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 Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest is Kendray Hospital, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kendray Hospital 3.6 miles
Cygnet Pindar House 4.2 miles
Barnsley Hospital 4.9 miles
Wathwood Hospital 6.3 miles
Montagu Hospital 6.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EB. The nearest is Norwood & Perrin, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Norwood & Perrin 1.3 miles
McCormack Opticians 2.6 miles
Moorhouse Opticians Ltd 2.6 miles
Norwood & Perrin Ltd 3.1 miles
South Kirkby Eye-Care Ltd 3.2 miles
Tesco Opticians 3.3 miles
Tennyson Optical 3.4 miles
Auckland R H 3.5 miles
McCormack Opticians 3.6 miles
Lugton Opticians 3.8 miles

* 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 S72 7EB

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. 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.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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