Lockeaflash Crescent is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 3DX 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 Lockeaflash Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 3DU, S70 3NZ, S70 3ED, S70 3FB, S70 3EF, S70 3HY, S70 3AL, S70 3BX, S70 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 3DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.9% | 30.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 41.5% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.3% | 31% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -17.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 26.3% | 23.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 3DX this area, 45.5% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.4% | 45.5% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 27.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.6% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 95.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lockeaflash Crescent was 79.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lockeaflash Crescent has the 60th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 411th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Lockeaflash Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-07 | £193,909 |
| 15 Lockeaflash Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-01-31 | £131,020 |
| 18 Lockeaflash Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-04-28 | £148,986 |
| 14 Lockeaflash Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-11-25 | £191,003 |
| 7 Lockeaflash Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-29 | £162,740 |
S70 3DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S70 3DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunningley Primary Academy Hunningley Lane , S70 3DT | 4out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunningley Primary School Hunningley Lane , S70 3DT | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendray Junior School Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendray Primary School Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,911 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 | 3,042 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 | 4,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,630 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 | 787 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janes' Cafe | Colley Croft Cafe, Birk Avenue | 286 yd | |
| Ells Kitchen | Lavender Court, Birk Avenue | 511 yd | |
| Yummys Restaurant & Takeaway | 502 Doncaster Road | 703 yd | |
| Starbucks | 522 Doncaster Road | 739 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Wombwell Lane | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Central W.M.C. | Barnsley Central Wmc, Birk Avenue | 164 yd | |
| 5ives Barnsley | Kendray Playing Fields, Hunningley Lane | 466 yd | |
| Stairfoot & Ardsley Cons Club | 464-466 Doncaster Road | 696 yd | |
| Keel Inn | Keel Inn, Wombwell Lane | 770 yd | |
| Swaithe W.M.C. | Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fisheries | Central Fisheries, Birk Avenue | 486 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish & Chips | 488 Doncaster Road | 696 yd | |
| Home Farm Bakery | 486 Doncaster Road | 696 yd | |
| Divino | 490 Doncaster Road | 696 yd | |
| Town Kebab & Pizza | 496 Doncaster Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Wombwell Road | 637 yd | |
| B & M Express | Heron Foods, Neville Avenue | 718 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstores Ltd, Hunningley Lane | 739 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Wombwell Lane | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunningley Primary School HUNNINGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| 5Ives (Barnsley) BURNSALL GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 560 yd |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Oakhill Primary Academy DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 968 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.