Broadway is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6QL 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 Broadway, Barnsley, S70 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6QQ, S70 6QX, S70 6QJ, S70 6QN, S70 6QH, S70 6QW, S70 6QB, S70 6QG, S70 6QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 6QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 30% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 40.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.9% | 30.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around S70 6QL this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 32.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 23% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 94.9% | 96.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 91.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% higher than the Darton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the 22nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East and the 351st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Broadway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-25 | £351,849 |
| 14 Broadway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-12-06 | £190,047 |
| 20 Broadway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-19 | £229,065 |
| 33 Broadway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-08-05 | £296,946 |
| 14 Broadway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-14 | £244,549 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S70 6QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 1out of 4 | 4,894 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 | 1,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,175 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 | 4,980 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 | 879 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 4,464 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,942 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 | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Treddlehoyle | Tom Treddlehoyle, 73 Pogmoor Road | 726 yd | |
| Dodworth Valley | Toby Carvery Dodworth Valley, Whinby Road | 853 yd | |
| 141 Club | 141 Raley Street | 986 yd | |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club | Shaw Lane Sports Ground, Shaw Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friery | West End Fish And Chip Oyle, Cresswell Street | 837 yd | |
| Smiths Food Bar | 130 Dodworth Road | 840 yd | |
| Tony's | 168 Barnsley Road | 881 yd | |
| The Lunch Club | 10 Pogmoor Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Pogmoor Recreation Ground GLENDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| South Road Playing Fields SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 768 yd |
| Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 866 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 989 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.