Yews Avenue is in Worsbrough, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4BP is located in the Worsbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yews Avenue, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 4BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4BJ, S70 4FB, S70 4BH, S70 4BW, S70 4BG, S70 4AL, S70 4BB, S70 4AA, S70 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 4BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 4BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 32.2% | 43.4% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 37.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (69.9%) 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 | 39.2% | 41.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 20.8% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 4BP this area, 28.4% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 28.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 98.5% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 95.3% | 96.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yews Avenue was 101.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yews Avenue has the 37th highest crime rate of 126 local areas in Penistone East and the 310th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Yews Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-07-25 | £158,349 |
| 55 Yews Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,200 | 2022-07-19 | £168,576 |
| 37 Yews Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-04-08 | £116,230 |
| 35 Yews Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2019-08-16 | £112,461 |
| 45 Yews Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2019-07-19 | £102,484 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank End Primary Academy Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Bank End Primary School Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Bridge RC Primary School Lobwood Lane , Worsbrough Bridge S70 4AB | - not rated | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edmunds Primary School Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Academy Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | 3out of 4 | 431 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 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 2,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,509 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 | 5,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 5,191 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 | 1,919 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 3,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Sandwich | Earl Of Sandwich, Bank End Road | 245 yd | |
| The Cowshed Cafe And Farm Shop | Beltonville Farm, Millers Dale | 952 yd | |
| Ells Kitchen | Lavender Court, Birk Avenue | 954 yd | |
| Janes' Cafe | Colley Croft Cafe, Birk Avenue | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaithe W.M.C. | Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring | 375 yd | |
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 389 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Inn, 196 High Street | 551 yd | |
| Dale Tavern | The Dale Tavern, West Street | 659 yd | |
| Barrow W M C | Accommodation, Barrow Wmc, George Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Fisheries | 172 High Street | 443 yd | |
| Antonio's | 15 Queensway | 545 yd | |
| Taste of China | 198 High Street | 551 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Allendale Court, Allendale | 594 yd | |
| AFC and Pizza | 4 Allendale Court, Allendale | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Thomas Street | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| 5Ives (Barnsley) BURNSALL GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 681 yd |
| Barnsley Academy (Closed) Ardsley Road | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Elmhirst Playing Fields ARDSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Farm Road Playing Fields ARDSLEY 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 | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.