Aspen Gardens is in Worsbrough, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4BT is located in the Worsbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Gardens, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 4BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4BU, S70 4AT, S70 4BG, S70 4BQ, S70 4BH, S70 4AU, S70 4AR, S70 4BB, S70 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 4BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 44.9% | 55.2% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 24.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.5% | 43.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 28.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 26.9% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 15.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 97.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 97.1% | 87.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 87.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Gardens was 158.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.8% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Gardens has the 16th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 156th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aspen Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-21 | £147,541 |
| 3 Aspen Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2019-08-23 | £148,241 |
| 6 Aspen Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-01-22 | £134,150 |
| 1 Aspen Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £129,950 | 2006-12-14 | £185,873 |
| 2 Aspen Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £129,950 | 2006-12-12 | £185,873 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Bank End Primary School Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Academy Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 1,209 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 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,631 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 | 2,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,452 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 | 4,953 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 | 3,029 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,296 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 | 4,337 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 453 yd | |
| Ells Kitchen | Lavender Court, Birk Avenue | 812 yd | |
| Janes' Cafe | Colley Croft Cafe, Birk Avenue | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaithe W.M.C. | Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring | 456 yd | |
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 603 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Inn, 196 High Street | 762 yd | |
| 5ives Barnsley | Kendray Playing Fields, Hunningley Lane | 803 yd | |
| Barrow W M C | Accommodation, Barrow Wmc, George Street | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Fisheries | 172 High Street | 657 yd | |
| Antonio's | 15 Queensway | 712 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Allendale Court, Allendale | 746 yd | |
| AFC and Pizza | 4 Allendale Court, Allendale | 746 yd | |
| Allendale Fisheries | 3 Allendale Court, Allendale | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Thomas Street | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| 5Ives (Barnsley) BURNSALL GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 645 yd |
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Barnsley Academy (Closed) Ardsley Road | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Elmhirst Playing Fields ARDSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.