Affluence in S73 9EB
How S73 9EB 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
- 1,437 (2024)
How well off S73 9EB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S73 9EB area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment6.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 9EB area is broadly in line with that, at 50.3%. 18% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S73 9EB area is well below that, at 16.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S73 9EB area is less than half that, at 15.2%. 28.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S73 9EB sits in (Darfield & Great Houghton): about 1,437 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.