Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 6PN, 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Dodworth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dodworth Road 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.

Dodworth Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in S70 6PN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Dodworth Road are based on 357 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 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PN

Estimated Average Property Prices for S70 6PN

Average Price
£250,334

Semi-Detached
£245,115

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£279,040

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dodworth Road

Average Price
£217,470

Semi-Detached
£232,928

Terraced
£166,163

Detached
£302,004

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,846

Other
£186,024

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dodworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
309 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2020-10-07	£173,229
309 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2019-03-13	£192,657
315 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2018-08-21	£319,871
321 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2018-07-20	£198,214
317 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2015-04-17	£245,524

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S70 6PN

Employment

S70 6PN 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU	- not rated	4,553 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD	- not rated	5,412 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE (VA) Primary School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS	- not rated	984 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dodworth Junior School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS	- not rated	984 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS	2out of 4	984 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ	4out of 4	1,135 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Keresforth Primary School Keresforth Road , Dodworth S75 3NU	3out of 4	1,173 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	- not rated	659 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	659 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB	- not rated	1,003 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP	4out of 4	1,192 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP	- not rated	1,353 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	2,243 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET	- not rated	3,122 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	- not rated	5,229 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	5,229 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	- not rated	1,119 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	4out of 4	1,119 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	- not rated	1,296 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP	- not rated	2,236 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL	- not rated	2,465 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dodworth Valley	Toby Carvery Dodworth Valley, Whinby Road		431 yd
Tommy Treddlehoyle	Tom Treddlehoyle, 73 Pogmoor Road		862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tony's	168 Barnsley Road	477 yd
Shaws Fish & Chips	Shaws Fish And Chips, Barnsley Road	721 yd
The Friery	West End Fish And Chip Oyle, Cresswell Street	1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Road Playing Fields SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches	389 yd
Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	703 yd
Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE	grass pitches	753 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Barnsley) BARNSLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	887 yd
Keresforth Road Playing Fields WATER ROYD DRIVE	grass pitches	973 yd
The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,004 yd
Dodworth Miners Welfare Sports And Social Club High Street	grass pitches	1,083 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	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S70 6PN