Sheffield Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1HY is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1JB, S70 1JN, S70 1JA, S70 1JE, S70 1JD, S70 1HU, S70 1HS, S70 1NA, S70 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 1HY is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 45.9% | -8.9% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 54.1% | 8.9% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 32.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 27.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 24.8% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 15.7% |
| Widowed | 21.6% | 11.9% | -9.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 22.2% | 22.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -26.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 32.9% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 34.3% | 25.7% | -8.6% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around S70 1HY this area, 52.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 59.6% | 52.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 34.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 85.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 78.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 77.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheffield Road was 255.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheffield Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 63rd highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2026-01-23 | £100,824 |
| 100 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2021-12-17 | £56,149 |
| 98 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2016-08-03 | £70,825 |
| 92 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2004-01-27 | £113,897 |
| 94 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £26,500 | 1997-02-28 | £131,426 |
S70 1HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in S70 1HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Road Primary School Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Grove Primary School Queens Road , S71 1AR | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Road Infant School Agnes Road , S70 1NJ | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 365 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway | 56 Sheffield Road | 149 yd | |
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 175 yd | |
| Mad Hatters | 70 Doncaster Road | 208 yd | |
| Dessert Krush | 7a Doncaster Road | 231 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Polish Restaurant | 22-24 Doncaster Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outpost | The Outpost, 2 Union Street | 170 yd | |
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 205 yd | |
| Manx Arms | 32 Sheffield Road | 233 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 239 yd | |
| The Mount | The Mount, 32 Pontefract Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Hong | 102 Sheffield Road | 4 yd | |
| Dilshad | 96 Sheffield Road | 4 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 122 Sheffield Road | 67 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 52 Sheffield Road | 149 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 468 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 807 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 675 yd | |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 746 yd | |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.