Hornby Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4DA is located in the Kingstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornby Street, Barnsley, S70 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4DD, S70 4BX, S70 4JF, S70 4HY, S70 4DX, S70 4FD, S70 4DF, S70 4JE, S70 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 4DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 39.6% | 46.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 21.6% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 25.8% | 20.5% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 5.4% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (60.6%) 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 | 30.7% | 29.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -18.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 25.9% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 4DA this area, 34.1% 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 | 51.1% | 34.1% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| White | 100% | 94.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 95.3% | 88.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornby Street was 202.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornby Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 98th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Hornby Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-30 | £102,567 |
| 30 Hornby Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2021-04-15 | £121,671 |
| 25 Hornby Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2012-03-30 | £105,696 |
| 25 Hornby Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-12-02 | £136,558 |
| 28 Hornby Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2007-11-30 | £184,003 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Junior School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Infant School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 2,285 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 | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,039 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 | 4,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 370 yd | |
| Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway | 56 Sheffield Road | 688 yd | |
| Mad Hatters | 70 Doncaster Road | 753 yd | |
| Dessert Krush | 7a Doncaster Road | 769 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Polish Restaurant | 22-24 Doncaster Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 114 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 320 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 492 yd | |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc | East Dene Wmc, 111 Doncaster Road | 616 yd | |
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreaming Napoli | 32 Hornby Street | 2 yd | |
| Shake 'N' Cake | 150 Sheffield Road | 402 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 402 yd | |
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House | 154 Sheffield Road | 402 yd | |
| What a Kebab | 142-144 Sheffield Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 924 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 | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.