Affluence in S71 3SW
How S71 3SW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Athersley
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,841 (2024)
S71 3SWBarnsley
How well off S71 3SW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S71 3SW area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S71 3SW area is below that, at 42.8%. 30.5% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S71 3SW area is less than half that, at 13.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S71 3SW area is less than half that, at 12.6%. 40.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S71 3SW sits in (Athersley): about 1,841 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.