Huddersfield Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 2LW 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 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S70 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 2LA, S70 2LG, S70 2BB, S70 2LD, S70 2LY, S70 2BP, S70 2LF, S70 2LN, S70 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 2LW is primarily male, with 57.5% 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 | 48.2% | 42.5% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 57.5% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 2LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 39.2% | 44.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 39.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 53.9% | 44.6% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 18.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 34.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 92.1% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 95.4% | 86.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 86.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huddersfield Road was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Huddersfield Road has the 54th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 391st lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1998-03-02 | £356,518 |
| United Friendly Insurance, 9 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1995-03-17 | £340,212 |
S70 2LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,157 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 | 477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 5,406 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 | 769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,747 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 | 3,112 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 | 2,085 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,519 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 | 2,556 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Old Mill Lane | 43 yd | |
| Cookie Crumbs | Barnsley College, Church Street | 183 yd | |
| Zest Cafe in the Atrium | Barnsley College, Church Street | 183 yd | |
| The Open Kitchen | Barnsley College, Church Street | 183 yd | |
| Cooper Gallery Coffee House | The Cooper Art Gallery, Church Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Gallery | The Cooper Art Gallery, Church Street | 310 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane | 398 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 4 Eastgate | 401 yd | |
| Moulders Arms | Moulders Arms, Summer Street | 431 yd | |
| The Court House | The Old Court House, Regent Street | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megabites | 26a Old Mill Lane | 65 yd | |
| Moncy's Kitchen | 8 Eastgate | 357 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 15 Church Street | 480 yd | |
| Eldon Street M Food | 16 Eldon Street North | 487 yd | |
| Mai's Thai Kitchen | 18 Eldon Street North | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 609 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 655 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 735 yd | |
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 992 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Centre Pitches (Closed) RALEY DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 745 yd | |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 776 yd | |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 833 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.