Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S70 6PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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	53%	55.4%	2.4%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	47%	44.6%	-2.4%	49.0%	-4.4%

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	16.9%	27.4%	10.5%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	49.3%	-6.1%	44.2%	5.1%
Married: Same sex	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	3.3%	3.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	11.3%	9.1%	-2.2%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	11.3%	10%	-1.3%	6.1%	3.9%

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	41.9%	42.4%	0.5%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	35.6%	35%	-0.6%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	15.3%	14.4%	-0.9%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	3.4%	5.3%	1.9%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	3.8%	2.9%	-0.9%	1.2%	1.7%

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	23%	22.8%	-0.2%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	10%	-2.7%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	13.2%	0.1%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.3%	1.7%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	19.2%	5.6%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	24.2%	-4.9%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.3%	98.8%	0.5%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	95.3%	98%	2.7%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	98%	2.7%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Whitehill Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehill Avenue was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whitehill Avenue has the 42nd highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East and the 277th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

🔎 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 6PP, 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 Whitehill Avenue are based on 49 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 Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for S70 6PP

Average Price
£196,172

Semi-Detached
£236,158

Terraced
£169,213

Detached
£255,642

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitehill Avenue

Average Price
£203,170

Semi-Detached
£246,214

Terraced
£171,313

Detached
£244,891

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitehill AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2023-11-15	£210,665
3 Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-03-16	£250,719
40 Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-01-27	£238,650
13 Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-01-27	£205,580
6 Whitehill Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2022-05-16	£120,547

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S70 6PP

Employment

S70 6PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S70 6PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	4,483 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD	- not rated	5,179 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ	4out of 4	988 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF	- not rated	1,110 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF	3out of 4	1,110 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	3out of 4	1,254 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE (VA) Primary School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS	- not rated	1,264 yd	Voluntary aided 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	429 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD	3out of 4	429 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB	- not rated	957 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP	4out of 4	1,099 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP	- not rated	1,139 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	2,015 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET	- not rated	3,336 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	4,947 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF	- not rated	4,947 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	1,113 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	4out of 4	1,113 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG	- not rated	1,263 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP	- not rated	2,014 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL	- not rated	2,260 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
Tommy Treddlehoyle	Tom Treddlehoyle, 73 Pogmoor Road		590 yd
Dodworth Valley	Toby Carvery Dodworth Valley, Whinby Road		709 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tony's	168 Barnsley Road	757 yd
The Friery	West End Fish And Chip Oyle, Cresswell Street	805 yd
Shaws Fish & Chips	Shaws Fish And Chips, Barnsley Road	1,000 yd
Smiths Food Bar	130 Dodworth Road	1,011 yd
The Lunch Club	10 Pogmoor Road	1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	475 yd
Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE	grass pitches	477 yd
South Road Playing Fields SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches	665 yd
The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	959 yd
Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,052 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	88.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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