Affluence in S70 3RW
How S70 3RW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ardsley & Stairfoot
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,022 (2024)
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How well off S70 3RW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S70 3RW area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S70 3RW area is above that, at 65.2%. 13% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S70 3RW area is well below that, at 19.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S70 3RW area is well below that, at 21.7%. 23.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S70 3RW sits in (Ardsley & Stairfoot): about 2,022 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.