Cemetery Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 1XR 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 Cemetery Road, Barnsley, S70 1XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4NR, S70 1XT, S70 1XX, S70 1XP, S70 1XS, S70 4NP, S70 4NT, S70 1TX, S70 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 1XR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 44.9% | 50.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 32.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 38.4% | 48.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 28.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1XR this area, 29% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 29% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 87.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 90.1% | 75.7% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 16.6% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 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 | 90.1% | 75.2% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cemetery Road was 171.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cemetery Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 134th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Cemetery Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-01 | £169,222 |
| 51 Cemetery Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-15 | £130,167 |
| 42 Cemetery Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2022-01-26 | £96,519 |
| 46 Cemetery Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-02-27 | £120,328 |
| 51 Cemetery Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-12-10 | £89,512 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Road Primary School Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior and Infant School Doncaster Road , S70 3QY | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Junior School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,752 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 5,453 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,407 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 | 3,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 3,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 672 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 219 yd | |
| Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway | 56 Sheffield Road | 446 yd | |
| Mad Hatters | 70 Doncaster Road | 480 yd | |
| Dessert Krush | 7a Doncaster Road | 524 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Polish Restaurant | 22-24 Doncaster Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 169 yd | |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc | East Dene Wmc, 111 Doncaster Road | 213 yd | |
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 279 yd | |
| The Outpost | The Outpost, 2 Union Street | 330 yd | |
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake 'N' Cake | 150 Sheffield Road | 198 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 198 yd | |
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House | 154 Sheffield Road | 198 yd | |
| What a Kebab | 142-144 Sheffield Road | 198 yd | |
| Papa Ginos | 148 Sheffield Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 985 yd | |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 1,056 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.