Who lives in S71 3SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in S71 3SU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Athersley
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,841 (2024)
Who lives in S71 3SU
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S71 3SU sits in (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 age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 26.4% are 65 or over, well above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.
- Female51.8%51%
- Male48.2%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the S71 3SU area is broadly in line with that, at 41.3%. 32.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the S71 3SU area is below that, at 64%.
- 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.