Oakwood Close is in Worsbrough, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 4TJ is located in the Worsbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwood Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 4TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 4TE, S70 4TA, S70 4SY, S70 4SU, S70 4ST, S70 5PG, S70 4TF, S70 5PH, S70 5PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 4TJ 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 | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 37.3% | 42% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 39.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 41.3% | 42.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 38.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 22% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 28% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Close was 151.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.1% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakwood Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 171st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oakwood Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-07-10 | £198,968 |
| 9 Oakwood Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-12-15 | £178,597 |
| 16 Oakwood Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-02-26 | £195,452 |
| 3 Oakwood Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2018-08-22 | £191,329 |
| 16 Oakwood Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2017-10-27 | £182,250 |
S70 4TJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S70 4TJ 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Academy Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Bank End Primary School Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunningley Primary School Hunningley Lane , S70 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,811 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 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 4,399 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 | 3,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,551 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 | 3,743 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 5,019 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 5,325 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 | 5,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Sandwich | Earl Of Sandwich, Bank End Road | 625 yd | |
| The Cowshed Cafe And Farm Shop | Beltonville Farm, Millers Dale | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boatmans Rest | Boatmans Rest, Edmunds Road | 62 yd | |
| Dale Tavern | The Dale Tavern, West Street | 290 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Inn, 196 High Street | 317 yd | |
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 487 yd | |
| Swaithe W.M.C. | Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 198 High Street | 317 yd | |
| Dale Fisheries | 172 High Street | 431 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Allendale Court, Allendale | 552 yd | |
| AFC and Pizza | 4 Allendale Court, Allendale | 552 yd | |
| Allendale Fisheries | 3 Allendale Court, Allendale | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy (Closed) Ardsley Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Elmhirst Playing Fields ARDSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Farm Road Playing Fields ARDSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 969 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.