Wharf Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1DH 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 Wharf Street, Barnsley, S71 1DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S71 1DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 1DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 47.6% | 48.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 28.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 47.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 25.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 16.4% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 91.7% | 76.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 22.1% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 76.3% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Street was 422.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wharf Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 19th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wharf Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2025-10-09 | £39,914 |
| 11 Wharf Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2016-03-31 | £54,052 |
| 3 Wharf Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2016-03-31 | £54,052 |
| 7 Wharf Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2015-03-27 | £56,439 |
| 5 Wharf Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2015-03-27 | £56,439 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Grove Primary School Queens Road , S71 1AR | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Road Primary School Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | - not rated | 1,261 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 | 1,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,498 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 | 1,267 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 | 2,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 2,430 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 | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 1,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlast Gym | Unit 7, Dryden Road | 165 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 462 yd | |
| The Cafe & Kitchen | 120-122 Old Mill Lane | 546 yd | |
| Maggie's | 48 Tennyson Road | 714 yd | |
| Hideout | Metrodome Leisure Centre, Queens Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborough Hills Social Pub | Harborough Hill W M C, 14 Vernon Street | 440 yd | |
| Keel Inn | Keel Inn, 18 Canal Street | 445 yd | |
| Honeywell Inn | Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell Street | 649 yd | |
| The Full House | The Full House, Rotherham Road | 855 yd | |
| The Court House | The Old Court House, Regent Street | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes | Unit 9, Dryden Road | 165 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Old Mill Lane | 376 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1c, Dryden Road | 402 yd | |
| Eldon Street M Food | 16 Eldon Street North | 604 yd | |
| Mai's Thai Kitchen | 18 Eldon Street North | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 165 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Old Mill Lane | 375 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Old Mill Lane | 462 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 Castle Close | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Burton Road Primary School BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 464 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Fleets Football Pitches HARTINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.