Clarendon Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6AJ 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 Clarendon Street, Barnsley, S70 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6AW, S70 6AN, S70 6AZ, S70 6AL, S70 6AH, S70 6BJ, S70 6AR, S70 6AP, S70 6BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 6AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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 | 44.6% | 63% | 18.4% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 17.3% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 14.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48% | 48.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 34% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.2% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 17.1% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 19% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 98.7% | 78% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 20.1% | 19.7% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 78% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarendon Street was 107.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarendon Street has the 82nd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 304th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Clarendon Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-09-12 | £105,000 |
| 60 Clarendon Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-07-30 | £117,398 |
| 52 Clarendon Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2025-05-30 | £114,520 |
| 42 Clarendon Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2025-03-26 | £107,295 |
| 70 Clarendon Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-08-23 | £183,557 |
S70 6AJ 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,200 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 | 1,016 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,655 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 | 4,185 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,556 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 | 3,597 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Italian | Newburgh House, Mclintock Way | 478 yd | |
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 486 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 486 yd | |
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 530 yd | |
| Costa | Costa, Peel Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Inn | Shaw Inn, Racecommon Road | 139 yd | |
| The Portcullis | The Arches, Pitt Street | 295 yd | |
| Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd | 33 Racecommon Road | 341 yd | |
| Tarn End Tap | 17 Racecommon Road | 341 yd | |
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Pizzeria | 94 Racecommon Road | 114 yd | |
| Top Chef | 24 Racecommon Road | 301 yd | |
| Keelings | 165 Racecommon Road | 304 yd | |
| My Pizza Co | 23 Racecommon Road | 341 yd | |
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 539 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 583 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 503 yd | |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 541 yd | |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 568 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT | grass pitches | 776 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.