Upper Sheffield Road is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4PR is located in the Worsbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 4PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4BY, S70 4NY, S70 4PW, S70 4DN, S70 4PS, S70 4NL, S70 4PZ, S70 4PY, S70 4NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 4PR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 31.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 48.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 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 | 37.7% | 40.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 42.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 23% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 27% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 100% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 100% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 100% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 9.8% | -9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Sheffield Road was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Upper Sheffield Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 126 local areas in Penistone East and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2025-08-08 | £191,057 |
| 45 Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-23 | £124,602 |
| 148 Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2025-03-19 | £153,121 |
| 110 Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-06-04 | £139,826 |
| 116 Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-04 | £197,208 |
S70 4PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S70 4PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendray Infant School Cypress Road , Kendray S70 3LZ | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Junior School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsborough Common Infant School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,195 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 | 4,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 4,617 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 | 1,425 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Community special school | 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 | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Green W M C | Ward Green Working Mens Club, Mount Vernon Road | 653 yd | |
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 654 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 881 yd | |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc | East Dene Wmc, 111 Doncaster Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreaming Napoli | 32 Hornby Street | 644 yd | |
| Worsbrough Fried Chicken | Ward Green Chippy, Highstone Lane | 798 yd | |
| Deli'Licious | 97 Vernon Road | 907 yd | |
| Shake 'N' Cake | 150 Sheffield Road | 967 yd | |
| Peperoncino | 146 Sheffield Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Thomas Street | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Genn Lane DORCHESTER PLACE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.