Socio-economic statistics for Dunford Bridge, Barnsley

Socio-economic statistics for Dunford Bridge, Barnsley

Is Dunford Bridge in Barnsley a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Dunford Bridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Dunford Bridge and Barnsley? What is the claimant count in Dunford Bridge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Dunford Bridge Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Barnsley.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
Barnsley3.6%-0.4%
Yorkshire and The Humber4.2%-0.3%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Dunford Bridge on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Dunford Bridge.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment58.88%
In Part-Time Work26.66%
Unemployed3.04%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
73.34% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Dunford Bridge

Dunford Bridge & Barnsley Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Dunford Bridge in the Barnsley local area district.

Dunford Bridge has a lower rate of immigrants than Barnsley, the Yorkshire and The Humber region and England as a whole.
AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Penistone West97.17%2.83%
Barnsley93.57%6.43%
Yorkshire and The Humber88.65%11.35%
England82.65%17.35%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Dunford Bridge compared to other wards in Barnsley

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Central79.64%20.36%
2Kingstone79.97%20.03%
3Stairfoot91.16%8.84%
4Old Town91.36%8.64%
5Darfield93.01%6.99%
6Wombwell93.1%6.9%
7Dearne North93.17%6.83%
8St Helens93.63%6.37%
9Worsbrough94.66%5.34%
10Monk Bretton94.73%5.27%
11North East95.02%4.98%
12Cudworth95.4%4.6%
13Dearne South95.47%4.53%
14Dodworth95.99%4.01%
15Darton West96.5%3.5%
16Darton East96.62%3.38%
17Hoyland Milton96.85%3.15%
18Penistone East97%3%
19Royston97.01%2.99%
20Penistone West97.17%2.83%
21Rockingham97.48%2.52%
';Dunford Bridge is ranked 20 out of 21 wards in Barnsley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What are the occupations of the residents of Dunford Bridge?

The largest employment sector in Dunford Bridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
SectorProportion
Professional Occupations22.5%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials15.41%
Associate Professional & Technical13.68%
Skilled Trades11.18%
Administrative & Secretarial9.21%
Caring, leisure & Other Services7.72%
Elementary Occupations7.51%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives6.59%

Dunford Bridge Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Dunford Bridge residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Dunford Bridge to the national average for England.
LevelPenistone WestEngland
No Qualifications15.72%18.08%
Level 18.75%9.69%
Level 213.45%13.32%
Apprenticeship6.25%5.32%
Level 317.74%16.92%
Level 436.16%33.92%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Dunford Bridge Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Penistone West.
Age BandProportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How many residents own or rent their home in Dunford Bridge and Barnsley

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Dunford Bridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.66 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.34 of Dunford Bridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Penistone West75.66%24.34%
Barnsley62.33%37.67%
Yorkshire and The Humber62.58%37.42%
England61.31%38.69%
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Dunford Bridge has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Dunford Bridge compared to other wards in Barnsley

#WardOwnedRented
1Penistone East77.45%22.55%
2Penistone West75.66%24.34%
3Dodworth75.36%24.64%
4Darton West74.85%25.15%
5Darton East74.29%25.71%
6Royston66.86%33.14%
7Old Town (Barnsley)65.17%34.83%
8Rockingham65.05%34.95%
9Cudworth64.88%35.12%
10Dearne South63.09%36.91%
11Darfield62.02%37.98%
12North East62%38%
13Hoyland Milton61.03%38.97%
14Wombwell58.67%41.33%
15Monk Bretton58.15%41.85%
16Worsbrough57.85%42.15%
17Stairfoot56.17%43.83%
18Dearne North50.61%49.39%
19Central (Barnsley)49.5%50.5%
20St Helens (Barnsley)47.37%52.63%
21Kingstone45.61%54.39%
Dunford Bridge is ranked 2 out of 21 wards in Barnsley for the percentage of home owners.
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

Dunford Bridge Health Statistics

Penistone West has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Penistone West49.93%32.86%12.36%3.72%1.12%
Barnsley43.35%33.61%15.54%5.83%1.68%
Yorkshire and The Humber46.18%34.31%13.7%4.49%1.32%
England48.49%33.71%12.65%3.98%1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)

How has the health of residents in Barnsley changed since 2011?

Barnsley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.78% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201141.6%33.58%16.42%6.61%1.79%
202143.35%33.61%15.54%5.83%1.68%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)

What is the population of Dunford Bridge and Barnsley?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Barnsley including Dunford Bridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Central12715
Cudworth11705
Darfield11146
Darton East11136
Darton West10961
Dearne North11361
Dearne South12459
Dodworth10621
Hoyland Milton12260
Kingstone11971
Monk Bretton12141
North East13714
Old Town11280
Penistone East12219
Penistone West12889
Rockingham11129
Royston11409
St Helens11141
Stairfoot12843
Wombwell13181
Worsbrough9790
Barnsley Total248071

Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)


Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.


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