Waterloo Road, Barnsley, S70 6EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 6EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	50.2%	49.8%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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 6EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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	50.5%	54.3%	3.8%	37.9%	16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	32.3%	30.6%	-1.7%	44.2%	-13.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	13.6%	9.1%	-4.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	6.1%	-3.4%

Health

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	47.2%	47.3%	0.1%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	37.5%	34.5%	-3.0%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	8.6%	13.6%	5.0%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	6%	3.8%	-2.2%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.1%	27.7%	3.6%	18.2%	9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.9%	10.5%	-10.4%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	13.2%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	4.1%	0.5%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	17.3%	3.2%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	15%	25%	10.0%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	5%	2.3%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	1.6%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.8%	89.8%	-5.0%	81.4%	8.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Other	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	1.6%	2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.3% 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	88.8%	76.3%	-12.5%	83.2%	-6.9%
European Union	6.4%	18.8%	12.4%	6.1%	12.7%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	3%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	76.3%	-11.7%	83.2%	-6.9%
10+ Years	3.4%	5.6%	2.2%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	2.6%	8.6%	6.0%	2.9%	5.7%
2-5 Years	4.1%	7.1%	3.0%	2.2%	4.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.5%	76.7%	-15.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Poland	4.9%	1.3%	3.6%
Romania	6.4%	0.9%	5.5%
Other EU countries	5.7%	1.5%	4.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.8%	37.2%	4.6%
Christian	46.4%	46.2%	0.2%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Waterloo Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waterloo Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 286th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S70 6EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waterloo Road are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waterloo Road, Barnsley, S70 6EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for S70 6EL

Average Price
£103,960

Semi-Detached
£92,028

Terraced
£104,063

Detached
£126,391

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterloo Road

Average Price
£107,656

Semi-Detached
£102,170

Terraced
£104,506

Detached
£135,192

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waterloo Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Waterloo Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£94,000	2024-01-10	£97,283
27 Waterloo Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£86,000	2023-12-20	£87,864
22 Waterloo Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-08-23	£122,604
19 Waterloo Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2023-03-01	£123,580
2 Waterloo Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£73,000	2022-08-05	£76,869

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S70 6EL

Employment

S70 6EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	27
Looking after home or family	20
Other	12
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	20
Administrative and support service activities	16
Transport and storage	14
Other	10
Construction	10
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	2out of 4	131 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	3out of 4	175 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	3out of 4	175 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF	4out of 4	587 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB	3out of 4	905 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	803 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate ,	- not rated	1,049 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	3,373 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW	- not rated	792 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET	- not rated	3,728 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	4,129 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	4out of 4	1,064 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	3,523 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	3,562 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP	- not rated	4,868 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Puccini's	102 Dodworth Road	281 yd
The Secret Italian	Newburgh House, Mclintock Way	337 yd
JJ's Cafe	62 Summer Lane	459 yd
Spirit	60a Summer Lane	459 yd
Pavilion Bar and Kitchen	Unit 3a, Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street	501 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shaw Lane Sports Club	Shaw Lane Sports Ground, Shaw Lane	109 yd
Shaw Inn	Shaw Inn, Racecommon Road	195 yd
Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd	33 Racecommon Road	286 yd
Tarn End Tap	17 Racecommon Road	286 yd
The Portcullis	The Arches, Pitt Street	421 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Capri Pizzeria	94 Racecommon Road	216 yd
Top Chef	24 Racecommon Road	283 yd
Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar	37 Dodworth Road	283 yd
My Pizza Co	23 Racecommon Road	286 yd
Smiths Food Bar	130 Dodworth Road	399 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, Peel Street	591 yd
Iceland	13-17 Peel Street	675 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street	811 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET	grass pitches	157 yd
Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane	grass pitches	208 yd
Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	306 yd
Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	408 yd
One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road	health and fitness suite	435 yd
Lifestyle Fitness (Barnsley) Peel Parade	health and fitness suite	610 yd
Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET		612 yd
Complete Systems Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) Peel Street Arcade	health and fitness suite	628 yd
Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street		676 yd
Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT	grass pitches	750 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	83.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of S70 6EL