Cheapside is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1RR 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 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1RJ, S70 1SH, S70 1SJ, S70 1RT, S70 1RS, S70 2JR, S70 1SL, S70 1SN, S70 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 1RR is primarily male, with 69.1% 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 | 46.4% | 30.9% | -15.5% | 51.0% | -20.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 69.1% | 15.5% | 49.0% | 20.1% |
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 1RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 51.6% | 65.3% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 14.6% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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% | 52.1% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 10.9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 21.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 9.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 29.5% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% 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% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| 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% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 82.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 56.6% 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% | 56.6% | -29.2% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 27.7% | 21.6% | 6.1% | 21.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 56.6% | -28.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 12.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.1% | 76.7% | -30.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 15.8% | 1.3% | 14.5% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheapside was 7945.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2369.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheapside has the highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3714.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cheapside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-05-01 | £702,781 |
| 4 Cheapside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-23 | £150,297 |
| Unit 4 24 - 32 Cheapside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,375,000 | 2021-08-20 | £2,598,620 |
| Unit 4 24 - 32 Cheapside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2019-06-24 | £3,556,281 |
| 18 Cheapside, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-03-08 | £304,987 |
S70 1RR area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 916 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 | 337 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,948 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 | 102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,365 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 | 3,502 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 | 1,805 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,856 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 | 2,897 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries | 7 The Glass Works | 47 yd | |
| Rajah Foods Ltd | Unit 5, Barnsley Market First Floor, The Glass Works | 48 yd | |
| Coffee Boy | 5 The Glass Works | 48 yd | |
| Meze Turkish Kitchen | Unit 9, Barnsley Market First Floor, The Glass Works | 50 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 Queen Street | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White | 5a The Glass Works | 58 yd | |
| The Works | Second Floor, 25 Burlington Arcade | 76 yd | |
| Falco Lounge | 3 The Glass Works | 85 yd | |
| Cucina Sky Lounge | Cucina Sky Lounge, Barnsley Market First Floor, The Glass Works | 100 yd | |
| The Kestrel | 64 Market Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 20 May Day Green | 71 yd | |
| Bubble and Squeeze Ltd | Stall Ms34, Barnsley Market Ground Floor, The Glass Works | 99 yd | |
| Subway | 12 Market Street | 104 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 19 Market Street | 104 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 3 New Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 229 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 294 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 307 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 963 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 210 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 263 yd | |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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.