Darley Yard is in Worsbrough, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4SB 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 Darley Yard, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4SE, S70 4SD, S70 4SG, S70 5NP, S70 4SF, S70 5NR, S70 4SJ, S70 4SH, S70 4RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 4SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 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 4SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 35.1% | 43.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 32.2% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 41% | 42% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| 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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 26.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 97% | 90.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darley Yard was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darley Yard has the 58th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 354th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Darley Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-04-07 | £108,319 |
| 5 Darley Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2009-11-03 | £168,992 |
| Unit 1 Darley Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 1998-02-27 | £310,082 |
S70 4SB 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Academy Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Bank End Primary School Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,281 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,900 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 | 4,940 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Sandwich | Earl Of Sandwich, Bank End Road | 205 yd | |
| The Cowshed Cafe And Farm Shop | Beltonville Farm, Millers Dale | 716 yd | |
| Millers Tea Room | Millers Tea Room, Worsbrough Mill, Park Road | 1,065 yd | |
| Wheels & Walkers | 91 Park Road | 1,065 yd | |
| Wigfield Farm | Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 71 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Inn, 196 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Dale Tavern | The Dale Tavern, West Street | 270 yd | |
| The Boatmans Rest | Boatmans Rest, Edmunds Road | 514 yd | |
| Barrow W M C | Accommodation, Barrow Wmc, George Street | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Fisheries | 172 High Street | 104 yd | |
| Taste of China | 198 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Antonio's | 15 Queensway | 339 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Allendale Court, Allendale | 514 yd | |
| AFC and Pizza | 4 Allendale Court, Allendale | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Thomas Street | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Barnsley Academy (Closed) Ardsley Road | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Elmhirst Playing Fields ARDSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Farm Road Playing Fields ARDSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| 5Ives (Barnsley) BURNSALL GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 921 yd |
| Worsbrough Sports And Development Association THE WELFARE HALL THE WELFARE HALL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.