Charles Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1RB is located in the Kingstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Barnsley, S70 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1QZ, S70 1PA, S70 1QU, S70 1NU, S70 1PB, S70 1QG, S70 1QX, S70 1NT, S70 1QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 53.1% | 48.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 33.8% | 47.3% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 33% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 46.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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 | 21.7% | 15% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 29.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 97.1% | 86.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 85.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 84.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 69th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 382nd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Charles Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-16 | £152,694 |
| 13 Charles Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-17 | £162,107 |
| 4 Charles Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-01-27 | £145,395 |
| 29 Charles Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-12-16 | £101,067 |
| 25 Charles Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-10-21 | £121,189 |
S70 1RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 1,129 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,585 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 | 4,303 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 | 1,153 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,655 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 | 3,696 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 166 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 274 yd | |
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 328 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Upper New Street | 472 yd | |
| Istanbul Kitchen and Bar | 29 Wellington Street | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 148 yd | |
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 207 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 404 yd | |
| The Portcullis | The Arches, Pitt Street | 525 yd | |
| Shaw Inn | Shaw Inn, Racecommon Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 221 yd | |
| Park Road Fisheries | Park Road Fish Shop, 108a Park Road | 298 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 422 yd | |
| Keelings | 165 Racecommon Road | 468 yd | |
| Papa John Barnsley | Unit A, 2 Upper New Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 517 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 726 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 635 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 643 yd | |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 800 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 881 yd |
| Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT | grass pitches | 951 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.