Masons Way is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 3DQ is located in the Stairfoot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Masons Way, Barnsley, S70 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 3DH, S70 3DG, S70 3DN, S70 3DW, S70 3DD, S70 3DF, S70 3DB, S70 3DE, S70 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 3DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 56.1% | 49% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 43.9% | 51% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 37% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 34.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 39% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.7% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 16.7% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around S70 3DQ this area, 34.7% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 34.7% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 15.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 99.3% | 89.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 89.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masons Way was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masons Way has the 60th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 216th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Masons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-30 | £105,014 |
| 3A Masons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-11-01 | £71,333 |
| 4 Masons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-03-01 | £108,567 |
| 4 Masons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £81,995 | 2014-02-26 | £139,531 |
| 2A Masons Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £80,000 | 2013-12-19 | £140,032 |
S70 3DQ 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendray Junior School Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendray Primary School Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendray Infant School Cypress Road , Kendray S70 3LZ | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank End Primary Academy Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,411 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 | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 4,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 3,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ells Kitchen | Lavender Court, Birk Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Janes' Cafe | Colley Croft Cafe, Birk Avenue | 596 yd | |
| The Earl of Sandwich | Earl Of Sandwich, Bank End Road | 803 yd | |
| Autozone UK | Hill Top Garage, Doncaster Road | 892 yd | |
| Cardamom Lounge | 265-267 Doncaster Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaithe W.M.C. | Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring | 612 yd | |
| 5ives Barnsley | Kendray Playing Fields, Hunningley Lane | 663 yd | |
| Barnsley Central W.M.C. | Barnsley Central Wmc, Birk Avenue | 709 yd | |
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fisheries | Central Fisheries, Birk Avenue | 399 yd | |
| Kings Fried Chicken | 5 Neville Avenue | 918 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Allendale Court, Allendale | 942 yd | |
| AFC and Pizza | 4 Allendale Court, Allendale | 942 yd | |
| Allendale Fisheries | 3 Allendale Court, Allendale | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | Heron Foods, Neville Avenue | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| 5Ives (Barnsley) BURNSALL GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Hunningley Primary School HUNNINGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.