Affluence in S71 4EE
How S71 4EE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walton, Woolley & Bretton
- Council
- Wakefield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,232 (2024)
S71 4EEBarnsley
How well off S71 4EE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S71 4EE area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Crime4.0
- Employment6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Income9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 4EE area is below that, at 47.9%. 38% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S71 4EE area is well above that, at 48%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S71 4EE area is above that, at 42.2%. 15.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S71 4EE sits in (Walton, Woolley & Bretton): about 1,232 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.