Greenwood Terrace is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 2DA 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 Greenwood Terrace, Barnsley, S70 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 2BZ, S70 2DB, S70 2BY, S70 2BJ, S70 2NX, S70 2NU, S70 2DQ, S70 2BD, S70 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 2DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 38.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 35% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 15.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.7% | 43.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 22.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 33.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 96% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 91% | 81.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 15.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 81.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenwood Terrace was 1095.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.6% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Greenwood Terrace has the 3rd highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 414.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Greenwood Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-03-28 | £136,649 |
| 14 Greenwood Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2024-10-30 | £137,414 |
| 10 Greenwood Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-10-21 | £153,857 |
| 21 Greenwood Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2021-09-27 | £108,897 |
| 1 Greenwood Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-24 | £156,436 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 5,378 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 | 645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,403 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 | 3,461 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 | 1,737 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,866 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 | 2,904 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Bar and Kitchen | Unit 3a, Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street | 223 yd | |
| Glass House | The Glasshouse, Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street | 245 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | 62 Summer Lane | 250 yd | |
| Spirit | 60a Summer Lane | 250 yd | |
| Zest Cafe, | Zest Cafe, Barnsley Sixth Form College, St Marys Place | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulders Arms | Moulders Arms, Summer Street | 122 yd | |
| Nailmaker Tap 2 | Unit 2b, Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street | 223 yd | |
| The Lamproom Theatre | Lamproom Theatre, Westgate | 245 yd | |
| Tin Oyle | Unit 2c, Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street | 245 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 41 Summer Lane | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Zone | 64 Summer Lane | 250 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts | 68 Summer Lane | 250 yd | |
| D Birkinshaw | 78 Summer Lane | 287 yd | |
| Imperial Chinese Take-Away | Imperial Chinese Takeaway, 70 Summer Lane | 288 yd | |
| Megabites | 26a Old Mill Lane | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 444 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 444 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 836 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 544 yd | |
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 601 yd | |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Stocks Lane | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 828 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.