Surrey Close is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4NB 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 Surrey Close, Barnsley, S70 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4LU, S70 4NA, S70 4LX, S70 4LB, S70 4ND, S70 4LZ, S70 4LA, S70 4LT, S70 4JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 4NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 33.2% | 42.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 36.6% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 44.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 4NB this area, 30.7% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 30.7% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 17.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 93.9% | 85.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 85.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Close was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surrey Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 97th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Surrey Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-09-15 | £141,167 |
| 1 Surrey Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2015-05-22 | £170,509 |
| 3 Surrey Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-04-30 | £150,668 |
| 1 Surrey Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-05-27 | £153,847 |
| 19 Surrey Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £23,000 | 1997-08-12 | £101,761 |
S70 4NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,141 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 | 1,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,640 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 | 4,451 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 | 1,531 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,785 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 | 3,827 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 | 473 yd | |
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 552 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 653 yd | |
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 718 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Upper New Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 290 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 352 yd | |
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 357 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 550 yd | |
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Fisheries | Park Road Fish Shop, 108a Park Road | 317 yd | |
| Dreaming Napoli | 32 Hornby Street | 375 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 490 yd | |
| Shake 'N' Cake | 150 Sheffield Road | 593 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 1,003 yd | |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 1,045 yd | |
| Genn Lane DORCHESTER PLACE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 85 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.