Affluence in S73 9AU
How S73 9AU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Darfield & Great Houghton
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,504 (2024)
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How well off S73 9AU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S73 9AU 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
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- 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 S73 9AU area is below that, at 48.4%. 29.3% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S73 9AU area is well below that, at 19.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S73 9AU area is well below that, at 18.5%. 33.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S73 9AU sits in (Darfield & Great Houghton): about 1,504 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.