Who lives in S71 3ST
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in S71 3ST, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Athersley
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,841 (2024)
S71 3STBarnsley
Who lives in S71 3ST
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around S71 3ST (Athersley) (about 1,841 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.8% of residents. 14.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26.4% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.
- Female51.8%51%
- Male48.2%49%
Relationship status
41.3% of adults in the S71 3ST area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
64% of residents in the S71 3ST area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good32%48.5%
- Good32%33.7%
- Fair22.5%12.7%
- Bad10.2%4%
- Very bad3.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.