Silver Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1PQ 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 Silver Street, Barnsley, S70 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1PL, S70 1PH, S70 1PF, S70 1NY, S70 1PG, S70 1PJ, S70 1PE, S70 1NH, S70 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 1PQ is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 46.4% | 45.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.6% | 54.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 1PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 51.6% | 54.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 22.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 38.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 27.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 11.3% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 91.2% | 89.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 85.8% | 58.2% | -27.6% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 34.2% | 28.1% | 6.1% | 28.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 58.2% | -27.2% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 12% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.1% | 76.7% | -38.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 15.7% | 0.9% | 14.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 1619.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 403.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Silver Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 500.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Silver Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-11-22 | £63,891 |
| 28 Silver Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-01-26 | £72,445 |
| 30 Silver Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-03-10 | £79,258 |
| 23 Silver Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2014-04-03 | £72,590 |
| 30 Silver Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2007-05-25 | £116,281 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 989 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 | 783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,922 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 | 3,956 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 | 1,417 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 3,350 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 5,234 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 | 146 yd | |
| Istanbul Kitchen and Bar | 29 Wellington Street | 243 yd | |
| Pasa Restaurant | 41-43 Market Street | 297 yd | |
| P J's Cafe & Bistro | 50 Market Street | 337 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Alberts Diner, Albert Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 201 yd | |
| Roxy's | Ground Floor, 25 Wellington Street | 243 yd | |
| The Portcullis | The Arches, Pitt Street | 310 yd | |
| Volt | 9 Wellington Street | 337 yd | |
| The Kestrel | 64 Market Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John Barnsley | Unit A, 2 Upper New Street | 146 yd | |
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 146 yd | |
| Punjabi Aroma | Sergios, Lower Castlereagh Street | 289 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 307 yd | |
| My Dessert Club | 16 Pitt Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 185 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 422 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 299 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 326 yd | |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 884 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 963 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.