Sweyn Croft is in Worsbrough, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 5PU 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 Sweyn Croft, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 5PX, S70 5PT, S70 5BW, S70 5QB, S70 5PY, S70 5PS, S70 5BN, S70 5BL, S70 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 5PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 38.3% | 45% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 35.1% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 38.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 24.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 22.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 5PU this area, 37.9% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.9% | 37.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.7% | 95.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweyn Croft was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sweyn Croft has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 126 local areas in Penistone East and the 237th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sweyn Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-29 | £199,004 |
| 10 Sweyn Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-02-19 | £173,840 |
| 12 Sweyn Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-11-16 | £203,609 |
| 6 Sweyn Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-10-26 | £189,868 |
| 4 Sweyn Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2014-08-15 | £165,466 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | - not rated | 331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Junior School Vernon Road , Ward Green S70 5HJ | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lobwood Primary School Lobwood Lane , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School High Ridge , Worsbrough S70 5HL | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,729 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 | 5,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 5,350 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 | 1,966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowshed Cafe And Farm Shop | Beltonville Farm, Millers Dale | 648 yd | |
| Wigfield Farm | Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane | 718 yd | |
| The Earl of Sandwich | Earl Of Sandwich, Bank End Road | 916 yd | |
| Millers Tea Room | Millers Tea Room, Worsbrough Mill, Park Road | 948 yd | |
| Wheels & Walkers | 91 Park Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Green W M C | Ward Green Working Mens Club, Mount Vernon Road | 439 yd | |
| Barrow W M C | Accommodation, Barrow Wmc, George Street | 509 yd | |
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 919 yd | |
| Red Lion Country Inn | The Red Lion Inn, Park Road | 948 yd | |
| Worsbrough Sports & Development Association | Worsbrough Sports And Development Association, Park Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollie's Pizza Plaice | 12 Osmond Place | 242 yd | |
| Deli'Licious | 97 Vernon Road | 410 yd | |
| Worsbrough Fried Chicken | Ward Green Chippy, Highstone Lane | 532 yd | |
| Antonio's | 15 Queensway | 582 yd | |
| Dale Fisheries | 172 High Street | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Thomas Street | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Genn Lane DORCHESTER PLACE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Worsbrough Sports And Development Association THE WELFARE HALL THE WELFARE HALL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.