Meadow Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1DE is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Street, Barnsley, S71 1DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1DD, S71 1DF, S71 1DA, S71 1DB, S71 1BW, S71 1BQ, S71 1BN, S71 1LQ, S71 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 1DE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S71 1DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 31% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 39.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 20.8% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 27.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 21.5% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.7% | 92% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 92.4% | 75.1% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 75.1% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 12.2% | 0.9% | 11.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Street was 273.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 50th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Meadow Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-22 | £124,215 |
| 28 Meadow Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-22 | £116,237 |
| 12 Meadow Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2024-01-05 | £91,750 |
| 17 Meadow Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-08-11 | £98,424 |
| 32 Meadow Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-07-14 | £133,149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Grove Primary School Queens Road , S71 1AR | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Road Primary School Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Community school | 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 | 947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,209 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 | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe & Kitchen | 120-122 Old Mill Lane | 238 yd | |
| Everlast Gym | Unit 7, Dryden Road | 278 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 366 yd | |
| Hideout | Metrodome Leisure Centre, Queens Road | 546 yd | |
| Rigby's | Metrodome Leisure Centre, Queens Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborough Hills Social Pub | Harborough Hill W M C, 14 Vernon Street | 120 yd | |
| Keel Inn | Keel Inn, 18 Canal Street | 252 yd | |
| Honeywell Inn | Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell Street | 368 yd | |
| The Court House | The Old Court House, Regent Street | 552 yd | |
| The Civic | Civic Hall, Hanson Street | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1c, Dryden Road | 148 yd | |
| Eldon Street M Food | 16 Eldon Street North | 254 yd | |
| Mai's Thai Kitchen | 18 Eldon Street North | 266 yd | |
| Popeyes | Unit 9, Dryden Road | 278 yd | |
| Subway Interchange | Subway, Barnsley Transport Interchange, Midland Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 279 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 366 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 493 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 902 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 708 yd |
| Honeywell Sports Village HONEYWELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 805 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.