Peasehill Close is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1NY is located in the Kingstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peasehill Close, Barnsley, S70 1NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1PF, S70 1PE, S70 1PQ, S70 1PL, S70 1NH, S70 1PH, S70 1NJ, S70 1PG, S70 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 1NY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 47.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S70 1NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 58.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 23.6% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 53.6% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 31.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9.9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1NY this area, 31.9% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 31.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 92.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 60.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 60.9% | -23.4% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 35.5% | 28.0% | 6.1% | 29.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 61.3% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 15.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 11.9% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 19.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peasehill Close was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peasehill Close has the 65th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 191st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Peasehill Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-17 | £199,017 |
| 14 Peasehill Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-03-16 | £203,809 |
| 4 Peasehill Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-07-25 | £205,338 |
| 2 Peasehill Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2012-11-16 | £207,327 |
| 14 Peasehill Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2004-07-26 | £98,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,695 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 | 430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,852 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 5,290 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Upper New Street | 206 yd | |
| Istanbul Kitchen and Bar | 29 Wellington Street | 316 yd | |
| Pasa Restaurant | 41-43 Market Street | 369 yd | |
| P J's Cafe & Bistro | 50 Market Street | 409 yd | |
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 130 yd | |
| Roxy's | Ground Floor, 25 Wellington Street | 316 yd | |
| The Portcullis | The Arches, Pitt Street | 342 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 375 yd | |
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 81 yd | |
| Papa John Barnsley | Unit A, 2 Upper New Street | 206 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 297 yd | |
| Park Road Fisheries | Park Road Fish Shop, 108a Park Road | 359 yd | |
| Punjabi Aroma | Sergios, Lower Castlereagh Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 249 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 484 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 369 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 391 yd | |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 860 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 958 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.