Grove Street is in Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 1EU 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 Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 1EJ, S71 1ES, S71 1ER, S71 1EP, S71 1EW, S71 1EQ, S71 1EX, S71 1EH, S71 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S71 1EU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 1EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 39.8% | 46.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 35.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 41.1% | 40.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 39.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.5% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 S71 1EU this area, 30.1% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 30.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 92.1% | 76.9% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 18.7% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 77.1% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 260.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central and the 56th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-13 | £98,294 |
| 72 Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-09-20 | £93,114 |
| 64 Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,250 | 2024-05-10 | £126,143 |
| 46 Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-12-02 | £134,313 |
| 56 Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-23 | £132,167 |
S71 1EU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Doncaster Road , S70 1TS | 1out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Road Primary School Old Mill , S71 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawlands Primary School Shaw Street , S70 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,622 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 | 786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,649 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 | 829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 4,857 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 | 3,231 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 | 2,449 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,559 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 | 2,601 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettalives | 9a Langdale Road | 275 yd | |
| Hideout | Metrodome Leisure Centre, Queens Road | 333 yd | |
| Rigby's | Metrodome Leisure Centre, Queens Road | 333 yd | |
| Mad Hatters | 70 Doncaster Road | 468 yd | |
| Dessert Krush | 7a Doncaster Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Inn | Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road | 409 yd | |
| The Outpost | The Outpost, 2 Union Street | 416 yd | |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc | East Dene Wmc, 111 Doncaster Road | 440 yd | |
| The Mount | The Mount, 32 Pontefract Road | 495 yd | |
| Manx Arms | 32 Sheffield Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Sandwich | Oakwell House, 72 Pontefract Road | 247 yd | |
| Langdale Road Fisheries | Langdale Fisheries, Langdale Road | 279 yd | |
| Grill Wheel Ltd | Pontefract Road | 367 yd | |
| Girala | 126-128 Doncaster Road | 409 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 60 Doncaster Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (The Food Warehouse) | Unit 5, Dryden Road | 682 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Thomas Street | 855 yd | |
| Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street | 985 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Peel Street | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Fc (Oakwell Stadium) OAKWELL GROUND OAKWELL GROUND GROVE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Barnsley Fc Training Ground Oakwell Ground Oakwell Ground Grove Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex QUEENS GROUND QUEENS GROUND QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Queens Road Academy QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Barnsley) DRYDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Barnsley) (Closed) Eldon Arcade | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Hope House School (Closed) Blucher Street | 943 yd | |
| Jd Gyms (Barnsley) Twibell Street | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Keel Fitness Centre (Closed) Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Ymca (Barnsley) BLUCHER STREET | 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.