Affluence in S72 9BS
How S72 9BS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ryhill & South Hiendley
- Council
- Wakefield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,814 (2024)
S72 9BSBarnsley
How well off S72 9BS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S72 9BS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Crime4.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Living environment7.0
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 S72 9BS area is broadly in line with that, at 50.7%. 29.4% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S72 9BS area is below that, at 24.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S72 9BS area is well below that, at 19.7%. 25.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S72 9BS sits in (Ryhill & South Hiendley): about 1,814 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.