May Terrace is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6HS is located in the Dodworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about May Terrace, Barnsley, S70 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6HT, S70 6JH, S70 6HR, S70 6PA, S70 6HU, S70 6JD, S70 6BH, S70 6PB, S70 6HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 6HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 46.7% | 49.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 38.5% | 42.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 38.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 39.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 17.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 21.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 21.7% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.8% | 94.9% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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% | 85.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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 | 88.2% | 86.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.4% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Terrace was 180.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 217.6% higher than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Terrace has the 2nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 122nd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-23 | £155,000 |
| 4 May Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2024-03-15 | £164,531 |
| 27 May Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-04-20 | £130,836 |
| 21 May Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-03-06 | £159,750 |
| 20 May Terrace, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-12-13 | £120,918 |
S70 6HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 147 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 797 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 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 4,851 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 | 1,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,756 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 | 4,309 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 | 1,186 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,760 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 | 3,795 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puccini's | 102 Dodworth Road | 436 yd | |
| Voluntary Services Coffee Shops | Barnsley District General Hospital, Gawber Road | 639 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | 62 Summer Lane | 756 yd | |
| Spirit | 60a Summer Lane | 756 yd | |
| Gate of India | 44 Gawber Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Treddlehoyle | Tom Treddlehoyle, 73 Pogmoor Road | 492 yd | |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club | Shaw Lane Sports Ground, Shaw Lane | 599 yd | |
| The Old School House | The Old School House, Blackburn Lane | 611 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | Commercial Inn, 74 Summer Lane | 701 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 41 Summer Lane | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Food Bar | 130 Dodworth Road | 288 yd | |
| The Friery | West End Fish And Chip Oyle, Cresswell Street | 320 yd | |
| The Lunch Club | 10 Pogmoor Road | 487 yd | |
| Imperial Chinese Take-Away | Imperial Chinese Takeaway, 70 Summer Lane | 701 yd | |
| D Birkinshaw | 78 Summer Lane | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 378 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Stocks Lane | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 609 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 631 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| One 2 One Health & Fitness (Closed) McGann House McGann House Chesham Road | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 44.4% |
| 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.