Market Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1SN 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 Market Street, Barnsley, S70 1SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1RS, S70 1RZ, S70 1SW, S70 1RT, S70 1RX, S70 1SS, S70 1SL, S70 1RR, S70 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 1SN 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 1SN, 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 Market Street 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.
Market Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 - 68 Market Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-22 | £372,910 |
| 54 Market Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-04-14 | £96,410 |
| 31 Market Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-12 | £101,100 |
| 54 Market Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-09-11 | £67,400 |
| 32 Market Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-01-31 | £197,552 |
S70 1SN 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 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 900 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 | 455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 46 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,253 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 | 3,620 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 | 1,708 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,972 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 | 3,014 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 5,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| P J's Cafe & Bistro | 50 Market Street | 2 yd | |
| Pasa Restaurant | 41-43 Market Street | 47 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Alberts Diner, Albert Street | 52 yd | |
| Tillys Cafe | Kiosk 1, New Street | 102 yd | |
| Istanbul Kitchen and Bar | 29 Wellington Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kestrel | 64 Market Street | 2 yd | |
| Roxy's | Ground Floor, 25 Wellington Street | 105 yd | |
| Volt | 9 Wellington Street | 108 yd | |
| Digital Bar | 12-16 Wellington Street | 130 yd | |
| Chennell's Bar | Chennells Bar, Wellington Street | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 3 New Street | 102 yd | |
| Staniforths | 9 New Street | 102 yd | |
| Garys Fisheries | 5 New Street | 102 yd | |
| Subway | 12 Market Street | 118 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 19 Market Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 191 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 248 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 280 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 140 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 211 yd | |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 943 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.