Clifton Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1UA 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 Clifton Street, Barnsley, S70 1UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1TU, S70 1JH, S70 1JD, S70 1XS, S70 1TX, S70 1JF, S70 1XT, S70 1JE, S70 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 1UA is primarily male, with 63.1% 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 | 35.1% | 36.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -14.1% |
| Male | 64.9% | 63.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 14.1% |
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 1UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 41.9% | 45.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 19% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 25.7% | 26.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 17.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 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 | 27.6% | 31.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 39.6% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 14.4% | -14.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 1UA this area, 31.7% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 31.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.2% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 80.2% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 83.2% | 66% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 19.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 66.3% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.1% | 76.7% | -29.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 12.8% | 0.9% | 11.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Street was 421.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 20th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 208.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clifton Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2001-11-21 | £50,682 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 5,276 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 | 776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,281 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 | 3,855 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 | 2,018 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,184 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 | 3,226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 101 yd | |
| Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway | 56 Sheffield Road | 316 yd | |
| Mad Hatters | 70 Doncaster Road | 362 yd | |
| Dessert Krush | 7a Doncaster Road | 397 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Polish Restaurant | 22-24 Doncaster Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 105 yd | |
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 222 yd | |
| The Outpost | The Outpost, 2 Union Street | 243 yd | |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc | East Dene Wmc, 111 Doncaster Road | 248 yd | |
| Manx Arms | 32 Sheffield Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake 'N' Cake | 150 Sheffield Road | 64 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 64 yd | |
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House | 154 Sheffield Road | 64 yd | |
| What a Kebab | 142-144 Sheffield Road | 64 yd | |
| Papa Ginos | 148 Sheffield Road | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 629 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 979 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 843 yd | |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 913 yd | |
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.