Sykes Street is in Kingston, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6RP is located in the Kingstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sykes Street, Kingston, Barnsley, S70 6RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6LN, S70 6RR, S70 6LY, S70 6LW, S70 6LL, S70 6LZ, S70 6LX, S70 6RQ, S70 6LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 6RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 44.5% | 48.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 29.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 38.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6RP this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 29.2% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 11% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 20.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 93.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 94.7% | 81.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 14.8% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 80.5% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sykes Street was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sykes Street has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 325th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Sykes Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-01-08 | £85,400 |
| 36 Sykes Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-05-20 | £156,021 |
| 32 Sykes Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2020-02-17 | £184,643 |
| 34 Sykes Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2016-09-30 | £95,235 |
| 34 Sykes Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2015-12-21 | £95,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 2out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Stocks Lane , S75 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 2,998 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 | 4,841 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 | 424 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,217 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 | 4,257 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 436 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 503 yd | |
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 704 yd | |
| Puccini's | 102 Dodworth Road | 942 yd | |
| The Secret Italian | Newburgh House, Mclintock Way | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Club | 141 Raley Street | 82 yd | |
| Shaw Inn | Shaw Inn, Racecommon Road | 661 yd | |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club | Shaw Lane Sports Ground, Shaw Lane | 720 yd | |
| Heaven and Ale | 66 Agnes Road | 824 yd | |
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keelings | 165 Racecommon Road | 358 yd | |
| Capri Pizzeria | 94 Racecommon Road | 671 yd | |
| The New Orient Express | 48 Agnes Road | 925 yd | |
| Top Chef | 24 Racecommon Road | 929 yd | |
| Smiths Food Bar | 130 Dodworth Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 513 yd |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 533 yd |
| Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,010 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.