Hardwick Close Worsbrough, Barnsley
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (S70), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1803342.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnsley, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Worsbrough Country Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Dove Valley Pms Practice, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 285 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Flat (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Barnsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,326 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,551 | £1,809 | £2,068 | £2,326 | £2,843 | £3,360 | £3,877 | £4,652 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (90% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- A AND E WHITE BAKERS LTD, CHARLES STREET, WORSBROUGH BRIDGE, BARNSLEY, S70 5AF: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (60 m)
- LAND AT PARK ROAD, WORSBROUGH, BARNSLEY, S70 5BA.: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- West street, worsbrough dale, barnsley: up to 70 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 72 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S70 5BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S70 5EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Elsecar 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broomroyd/George Street Worsbrough Bridge | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnsley Interchange/A1 Barnsley Town Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Burleigh Street West Commuter Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 39.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dove Valley Pms Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 130 m |
| Hospital | Mount Vernon Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Barnsley Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Barnsley, Worsbrough Dale | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Worsbrough Country Park 67 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Allotments 4,580 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 72 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Darley Cliffe Hall Including Attached Front Garden Wall and Dwellings Known As Tudor House and Dower Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 650 m (0.4 miles) north. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Darley Cliffe Hall Including Attached Front Garden Wall and Dwellings Known As Tudor House and Dower Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Worsbrough Corn Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Locke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Basin | Lake or reservoir | 380 m south |
| Woolley Bank Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Darley Cliff Plantation | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Lockeaflash Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Keeper's Pond | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Jump Valley | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barnsley: see them on the Barnsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Ward Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bank End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barnsley Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow W M C S70 5EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Worsbrough Bridge Post Office S70 5AB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Cowshed Cafe And Farm Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Asda S70 5AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Queensway Stores S70 5EN | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Antonio's S70 5EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Oct 2024 |
| The Ship Inn S70 5BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| The Daily Carve & Deli Limited S70 5AJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Anchor Hanover Group S70 5BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| The Mill Academy S70 5EP | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Ariya Neuro Care S70 5BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Vivo Convenience Store S70 5BP | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd S70 5NZ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Wigfield Farm S70 5NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery S70 5NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edmund Street (88); On or near Dovedale (26); On or near Lewdendale (19); On or near Ravenholt (18); On or near Charles Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 41% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Charles Street · George Street · Broomroyd · Westfields · John Street · John Street · Elm Court · Clayroyd Court · Lewdendale · Harvest Close · Clayroyd · Thomas Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.