Affluence in S71 4RT
How S71 4RT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Royston West
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,690 (2024)
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How well off S71 4RT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S71 4RT area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability4.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Crime6.0
- Employment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Living environment9.0
- 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 4RT area is broadly in line with that, at 57.8%. 31% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S71 4RT area is broadly in line with that, at 37%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S71 4RT area is below that, at 27.5%. 17.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S71 4RT sits in (Royston West): about 1,690 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.