Living in Barnsley
Barnsley is a city in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, home to 243,341 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 30%, #108 of 368), low-income households (top 38%, #147 of 387), movers on a budget (top 39%, #148 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barnsley
- It is part of Greater Sheffield, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 27 min and sets around 15:48; in late June it sets around 21:39.
How Barnsley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Yorkshire and the Humber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #239 of 378 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #147 of 387 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #202 of 378 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #227 of 378 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #215 of 378 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #224 of 378 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #293 of 387 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #219 of 368 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #212 of 367 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 49 | #260 of 362 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #161 of 387 | #21 of 21 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #108 of 368 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #224 of 361 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Student | 18 | #280 of 354 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #157 of 378 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #148 of 388 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #252 of 363 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #252 of 387 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #210 of 378 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #234 of 388 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #227 of 388 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #185 of 388 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #229 of 388 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #100 of 388 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #224 of 388 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 59 | #181 of 388 | #9 of 21 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #211 of 368 | #16 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wakefield 15 km
- Rotherham 16 km
- Sheffield 18 km
- Doncaster 22 km
- Kirklees 23 km
- Leeds 30 km
- Chesterfield 34 km
- Calderdale 34 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.