Barberry Court is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 3RS is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barberry Court, Barnsley, S70 3RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 3RT, S70 3RA, S70 3RU, S70 3QW, S70 3QY, S70 3RD, S70 3RW, S70 3RN, S70 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 3RS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 44.4% | 48.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.6% | 51.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 45% | 45.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 36.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 53.7% | 46.4% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 37.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 20% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 28.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 91.5% | 80.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 17.4% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 80.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barberry Court was 187.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barberry Court has the 41st highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 107th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Barberry Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-02-12 | £63,616 |
| 10 Barberry Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,250 | 2024-10-25 | £96,065 |
| 43 Barberry Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-10-04 | £73,332 |
| 41 Barberry Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-09-13 | £84,825 |
| 8 Barberry Court, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2024-06-26 | £73,055 |
S70 3RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 191 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunningley Primary School Hunningley Lane , S70 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Bank End Primary School Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,375 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,989 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 | 1,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,140 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 | 3,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,019 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 | 3,059 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autozone UK | Hill Top Garage, Doncaster Road | 249 yd | |
| Cardamom Lounge | 265-267 Doncaster Road | 554 yd | |
| Bistro at the Pocket | Corner Pocket, Elm Row | 657 yd | |
| Ells Kitchen | Lavender Court, Birk Avenue | 842 yd | |
| Janes' Cafe | Colley Croft Cafe, Birk Avenue | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc | East Dene Wmc, 111 Doncaster Road | 879 yd | |
| Stairfoot & Ardsley Cons Club | 464-466 Doncaster Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop | 251 Doncaster Road | 554 yd | |
| Kings Fried Chicken | 5 Neville Avenue | 603 yd | |
| Ruby's | Apply Scaffolding, Beevor Street | 774 yd | |
| Oakwell Sandwich | Oakwell House, 72 Pontefract Road | 829 yd | |
| Central Fisheries | Central Fisheries, Birk Avenue | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | Heron Foods, Neville Avenue | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 978 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 | 46.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.