Highstone Avenue is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4LF 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 Highstone Avenue, Barnsley, S70 4LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4LL, S70 4LH, S70 4ET, S70 4LW, S70 4LD, S70 4LP, S70 4LG, S70 4BZ, S70 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 4LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52% | 49.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 42.2% | 52.9% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 28.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5% | -5.7% | 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 | 39.8% | 44.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 4LF this area, 29.5% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.1% | 29.5% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 19.8% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 98.9% | 87.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 87.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highstone Avenue was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Highstone Avenue has the 65th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 399th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Highstone Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-04-30 | £130,129 |
| 78 Highstone Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-03-12 | £122,992 |
| 74 Highstone Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-07-15 | £129,719 |
| 74 Highstone Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2015-08-26 | £67,994 |
| 69 Highstone Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-10-15 | £114,889 |
S70 4LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 3,474 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 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Junior School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Infant School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Road Infant School Agnes Road , S70 1NJ | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,440 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 | 4,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,709 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 | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 1,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 502 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 618 yd | |
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 668 yd | |
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 830 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Upper New Street | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 461 yd | |
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 496 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 593 yd | |
| Ward Green W M C | Ward Green Working Mens Club, Mount Vernon Road | 734 yd | |
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Fisheries | Park Road Fish Shop, 108a Park Road | 511 yd | |
| Dreaming Napoli | 32 Hornby Street | 604 yd | |
| Worsbrough Fried Chicken | Ward Green Chippy, Highstone Lane | 686 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 729 yd | |
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Genn Lane DORCHESTER PLACE | grass pitches | 849 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.