Worral Close is in Worsbrough, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 6TL is located in the Worsbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Worral Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 6TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 6SP, S70 6SR, S70 6TH, S70 4EB, S70 6TJ, S70 6ST, S70 6SS, S70 6SW, S70 4EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S70 6TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S70 6TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 28% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 53.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 48% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 14.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 24.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 26.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worral Close was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Worral Close has the 48th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 417th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Worral Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-21 | £189,320 |
| 19 Worral Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-06-01 | £194,381 |
| 19 Worral Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-09-11 | £217,647 |
| 8 Worral Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2019-12-16 | £290,336 |
| 10 Worral Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-06-17 | £209,064 |
S70 6TL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Academy Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 5,128 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 | 1,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,395 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 | 4,884 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 | 1,658 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,214 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 | 4,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Teapot | Twisted Teapot, 243 Park Road | 828 yd | |
| Rossi's Cafe | Rossis Cafe, 261 Park Road | 943 yd | |
| Zest Cafe Barnsley College | Park Road | 956 yd | |
| Locke Park Cafe | Locke Park Cafe, Locke Park, Park Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Green W M C | Ward Green Working Mens Club, Mount Vernon Road | 407 yd | |
| Highstone Road W M C | Highstone Road Wmc, Highstone Road | 519 yd | |
| Locke Park Club & Institute Ltd. | 189 Park Road | 771 yd | |
| Silkstone Hotel | The Silkstone, Park Road | 833 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, 168 Sheffield Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Fried Chicken | Ward Green Chippy, Highstone Lane | 371 yd | |
| Deli'Licious | 97 Vernon Road | 604 yd | |
| Dreaming Napoli | 32 Hornby Street | 628 yd | |
| Park Road Fisheries | Park Road Fish Shop, 108a Park Road | 786 yd | |
| Heavenly Pizza | 11 Wood Street | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Common Recreation Ground BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School BRUCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Cromwell Mount DARLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Genn Lane DORCHESTER PLACE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.