Dobie Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4JJ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dobie Street, Barnsley, S70 4JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4JP, S70 4JW, S70 1YD, S70 4HU, S70 4JL, S70 4JH, S70 4HZ, S70 4HT, S70 1YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 4JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 43.1% | 48.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 28.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 31.8% | -15.2% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 30% | 43.5% | 13.5% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4JJ this area, 30.2% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 30.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 16.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 17.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 87.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 89.6% | 76.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 17.6% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 77.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dobie Street was 163.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dobie Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 151st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dobie Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-09-26 | £83,313 |
| 11 Dobie Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-10-25 | £55,807 |
| 19 Dobie Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-10-04 | £100,021 |
| 4 Dobie Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-09-29 | £80,656 |
| 21 Dobie Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2019-09-20 | £113,422 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,028 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 | 4,065 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 | 1,789 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,396 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 | 3,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 154 yd | |
| Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway | 56 Sheffield Road | 414 yd | |
| Mad Hatters | 70 Doncaster Road | 487 yd | |
| Dessert Krush | 7a Doncaster Road | 490 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Polish Restaurant | 22-24 Doncaster Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 176 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 259 yd | |
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 349 yd | |
| The Outpost | The Outpost, 2 Union Street | 446 yd | |
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake 'N' Cake | 150 Sheffield Road | 196 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 196 yd | |
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House | 154 Sheffield Road | 196 yd | |
| What a Kebab | 142-144 Sheffield Road | 196 yd | |
| Papa Ginos | 148 Sheffield Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 571 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 963 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 805 yd | |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 867 yd | |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.