California Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4JU 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 California Street, Barnsley, S70 4JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 1YP, S70 4JT, S70 4JZ, S70 1YL, S70 1YN, S70 1QS, S70 1QP, S70 1NS, S70 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 4JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.6% | 53.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 4JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 43.4% | 52.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 23.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 40% | 37.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4JU this area, 35.3% 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 35.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 21% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 14.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 96.9% | 87.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 10.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 87.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around California Street was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
California Street has the 69th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 227th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 California Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-09-06 | £120,114 |
| 9 California Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-04-21 | £101,441 |
| 7 California Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2016-05-09 | £106,237 |
| 16 California Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2012-04-13 | £121,695 |
| 2 California Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2010-12-29 | £130,596 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,279 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,399 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 | 858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,578 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 | 4,400 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 | 1,322 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,740 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 | 3,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 219 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 414 yd | |
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 482 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Upper New Street | 594 yd | |
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 96 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 278 yd | |
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 391 yd | |
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 532 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Fisheries | Park Road Fish Shop, 108a Park Road | 154 yd | |
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 384 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 390 yd | |
| Dreaming Napoli | 32 Hornby Street | 592 yd | |
| Papa John Barnsley | Unit A, 2 Upper New Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 635 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 949 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 824 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 854 yd | |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.