Farrar Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6BS 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 Farrar Street, Barnsley, S70 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6BU, S70 6EZ, S70 6BY, S70 6BP, S70 6ED, S70 6HA, S70 6EB, S70 6HB, S70 6BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 6BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.1% | 47.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 6BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 27.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.8% | 40.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 37.4% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 15.7% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around S70 6BS this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 31.3% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 23% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 87.8% | 83.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 64.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 64.9% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 24.8% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 65.1% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42% | 76.7% | -34.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrar Street was 392.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farrar Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 25th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Farrar Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2024-10-08 | £65,849 |
| 8 Farrar Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-04-26 | £64,747 |
| 3 Farrar Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-01 | £117,493 |
| 20 Farrar Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2022-10-13 | £83,711 |
| 2 Farrar Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-07-25 | £102,549 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 904 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,979 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 | 3,896 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 | 1,310 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,302 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 | 3,340 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,619 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 | 190 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | 62 Summer Lane | 198 yd | |
| Spirit | 60a Summer Lane | 198 yd | |
| Puccini's | 102 Dodworth Road | 234 yd | |
| Pavilion Bar and Kitchen | Unit 3a, Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 41 Summer Lane | 199 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | Commercial Inn, 74 Summer Lane | 257 yd | |
| Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd | 33 Racecommon Road | 273 yd | |
| Tarn End Tap | 17 Racecommon Road | 273 yd | |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club | Shaw Lane Sports Ground, Shaw Lane | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar | 37 Dodworth Road | 149 yd | |
| Pizza Zone | 64 Summer Lane | 198 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts | 68 Summer Lane | 198 yd | |
| D Birkinshaw | 78 Summer Lane | 257 yd | |
| Imperial Chinese Take-Away | Imperial Chinese Takeaway, 70 Summer Lane | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 519 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 586 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 537 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 581 yd | |
| St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Stocks Lane | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 654 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 | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.