Who lives in S71 1SR
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in S71 1SR, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Athersley
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,506 (2024)
Who lives in S71 1SR
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around S71 1SR (Athersley) (about 1,506 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 10–14, at 9% of residents. 20.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 10.8% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.1% of residents are female and 49.9% male.
- Female50.1%51%
- Male49.9%49%
Relationship status
30.7% of adults in the S71 1SR area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 49.2% have never married.
How residents rate their health
75% of residents in the S71 1SR area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good42.5%48.5%
- Good32.5%33.7%
- Fair15.2%12.7%
- Bad7.1%4%
- Very bad2.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.