Stone Croft is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6DH is located in the Dodworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 2013-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stone Croft, Barnsley, S70 6DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6DJ, S70 6PQ, S70 6PL, S70 6QN, S70 6PH, S70 6QF, S70 6QW, S70 6QL, S70 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 6DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 52% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 23.1% | 33% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 49.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 41.5% | 47.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.3% | 17% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.9% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 32.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
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 | 99.1% | 97.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stone Croft was 139.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.3% higher than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stone Croft has the 12th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East and the 184th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Stone Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-26 | £201,726 |
| 2 Stone Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-06-06 | £210,814 |
| 12 Stone Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-02-12 | £183,073 |
| 2 Stone Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2019-12-20 | £212,877 |
| 15 Stone Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2019-01-18 | £190,472 |
S70 6DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 4,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keresforth Primary School Keresforth Road , Dodworth S75 3NU | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE (VA) Primary School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth Junior School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | 2out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,134 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 | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,017 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 | 5,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 841 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth Valley | Toby Carvery Dodworth Valley, Whinby Road | 623 yd | |
| Tommy Treddlehoyle | Tom Treddlehoyle, 73 Pogmoor Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's | 168 Barnsley Road | 646 yd | |
| Shaws Fish & Chips | Shaws Fish And Chips, Barnsley Road | 886 yd | |
| The Friery | West End Fish And Chip Oyle, Cresswell Street | 1,038 yd | |
| Smiths Food Bar | 130 Dodworth Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Road Playing Fields SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Keresforth Road Playing Fields WATER ROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 980 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Barnsley) BARNSLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,083 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.