Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 6RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	48.3%	49.3%	1.0%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	51.7%	50.7%	-1.0%	49.0%	1.7%

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	32.4%	39.2%	6.8%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	33.5%	-5.0%	44.2%	-10.7%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.3%	4.8%	1.5%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	13.7%	16.7%	3.0%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	11%	4.8%	-6.2%	6.1%	-1.3%

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	46.9%	36.7%	-10.2%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	29.2%	34.9%	5.7%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	16.7%	16.5%	-0.2%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	6.2%	9%	2.8%	4.0%	5.0%
Very bad health	1%	2.9%	1.9%	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.

In the area around S70 6RQ this area, 28.6% 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 19.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.2%	28.6%	-6.6%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	12.3%	0.2%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	14.5%	-3.1%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	9.3%	6.6%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	11.5%	-2.8%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	19.4%	5.1%	33.8%	-14.4%
Other	3.8%	4.4%	0.6%	2.8%	1.6%

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)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.1%	97.1%	0.0%	81.4%	15.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.7% 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	92.8%	82.7%	-10.1%	83.2%	-0.5%
European Union	5.3%	14.4%	9.1%	6.1%	8.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	82.7%	-9.6%	83.2%	-0.5%
10+ Years	1%	4.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	3.3%	5.8%	2.5%	2.9%	2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	5.8%	4.8%	2.2%	3.6%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.5%	76.7%	-17.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Poland	7.5%	1.3%	6.2%
Romania	5.7%	0.9%	4.8%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
No passport held	23.7%	13.5%	10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Keresforth Hill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keresforth Hill Road was 209.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Keresforth Hill Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 88th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S70 6RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Keresforth Hill Road 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 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S70 6RQ

Average Price
£178,126

Semi-Detached
£178,126

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Keresforth Hill Road

Average Price
£274,878

Semi-Detached
£209,579

Terraced
£113,482

Detached
£535,264

Flats/Maisonettes
£48,511

Other
£1,196,077

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Keresforth Hill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-06-20	£194,243
57 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-08-18	£124,493
63 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2019-06-07	£222,407
63 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£114,000	2018-10-25	£157,950
63 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2015-05-20	£116,445

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S70 6RQ

Employment

S70 6RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	77
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	3out of 4	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Locke Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	3out of 4	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL	2out of 4	740 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	1,325 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Keresforth Primary School Keresforth Road , Dodworth S75 3NU	3out of 4	1,374 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	3out of 4	918 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate ,	- not rated	1,806 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	3,368 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	1,436 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET	- not rated	2,882 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	1out of 4	4,960 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4out of 4	282 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY	3out of 4	4,340 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	4,380 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Locke Park Cafe	Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road	570 yd
Rossi's Cafe	Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road	638 yd
Twisted Teapot	Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road	839 yd
Puccini's	102 Dodworth Road	1,007 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
141 Club	141 Raley Street	139 yd
Shaw Inn	Shaw Inn, Racecommon Road	777 yd
Shaw Lane Sports Club	Shaw Lane Sports Ground, Shaw Lane	801 yd
Heaven and Ale	66 Agnes Road	966 yd
Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd.	189 Park Road	987 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Keelings	165 Racecommon Road	490 yd
Capri Pizzeria	94 Racecommon Road	790 yd
Smiths Food Bar	130 Dodworth Road	993 yd
Top Chef	24 Racecommon Road	1,046 yd
The New Orient Express	48 Agnes Road	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Broadway Recreation Ground KERESFORTH COURT	grass pitches	219 yd
Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	381 yd
The Kingstone School (Closed) Broadway	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	395 yd
Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd SHAW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	550 yd
Shaw Lane Sports Club SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE SPORTS GROUND SHAW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	595 yd
Holyrood Primary School SHAW STREET	grass pitches	709 yd
Holgate School And Sports College (Closed) Shaw Lane	grass pitches	768 yd
Horizon Community College DODWORTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	974 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	0.0%
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%

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%

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