Affluence in S70
How S70 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Barnsley
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 53,933 (2024)
S70Postcode district · Barnsley
How well off S70 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, S70 averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.4
- Employment2.8
- Education and skills3.3
- Income3.5
- Children in low-income families3.6
- Older people in low-income households4.2
- Living environment4.8
- Barriers to housing and services9.1
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; S70 is broadly in line with that, at 55.2%. 21.1% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; S70 is well below that, at 22.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; S70 is well below that, at 22.9%. 26.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.