May Day Green is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1SH 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 May Day Green, Barnsley, S70 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1SJ, S70 2JR, S70 1RR, S70 1RJ, S70 2JB, S70 2QP, S70 1RT, S70 2QN, S70 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 1SH 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 | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 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 1SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 44% | 45.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 34.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.6% | 40.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 39.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around S70 1SH this area, 29.8% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 29.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 16.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 93.4% | 80.9% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 17.7% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 80.9% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Day Green was 533.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Day Green has the 6th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 8th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 285.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

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 May Day Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-26 | £157,048 |
| 26 May Day Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2015-09-15 | £1,487,663 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Grove Primary School Queens Road , S71 1AR | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Road Infant School Agnes Road , S70 1NJ | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Street Junior School Keir Street , S70 2PA | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,466 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 | 3,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 1,924 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Cafe | First Floor Cafe 3, Barnsley Market, The Glass Works | 28 yd | |
| Rajah Foods Ltd | Unit 5, Barnsley Market First Floor, The Glass Works | 34 yd | |
| Coffee Boy | 5 The Glass Works | 34 yd | |
| Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries | 7 The Glass Works | 44 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish & Chips | 11-19 Burlington Arcade | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Works | Second Floor, 25 Burlington Arcade | 21 yd | |
| Falco Lounge | 3 The Glass Works | 28 yd | |
| Black and White | 5a The Glass Works | 37 yd | |
| Peakys Bar | 35 The Arcade | 91 yd | |
| Cucina Sky Lounge | Cucina Sky Lounge, Barnsley Market First Floor, The Glass Works | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 20 May Day Green | 13 yd | |
| Bubble and Squeeze Ltd | Stall Ms34, Barnsley Market Ground Floor, The Glass Works | 95 yd | |
| Staniforths | 1 The Arcade | 106 yd | |
| Pizza Americanos | 12 Market Hill | 137 yd | |
| Subway | 12 Market Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 241 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 316 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 365 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 913 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 257 yd | |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 301 yd | |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 875 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.