STRATEGIC LOCATION
The site is strategically located adjacent to the A635 with direct access to J37 of the A1(M) and J36 of the M1. Following the recent construction of the new A635 roundabout, Linkway Barnsley is well located to provide fast access to the South Yorkshire centres of Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and the wider Yorkshire area.
LOCATION MAP
National Map
National Map
Regional Map
Regional Map
Travel Times
Cities
| Barnsley | 8.2 miles | 21 mins |
| Doncaster | 9.2 miles | 22 mins |
| Sheffield | 19.1 miles | 35 mins |
| Leeds | 33.7 miles | 40 mins |
| Manchester | 42.9 miles | 1 hr 15 mins |
| Nottingham | 54.6 miles | 1 hr 10 mins |
| Liverpool | 83 miles | 1 hr 40 mins |
| Birmingham | 100 miles | 1 hr 40 mins |
| Central London | 175 miles | 3 hrs 30 mins |
MAJOR ROADS
| A1(M)/J36 | 5.4 miles | 8 mins |
| M1/J36 | 7.6 miles | 12 mins |
| M62/J32A | 15.6 miles | 21 mins |
PORTS / RAIL PORTS
| iPort Doncaster | 14.5 miles | 23mins |
| Wakefield Europort | 16.4 miles | 36 mins |
| Port of Immingham | 60 miles | 1 hr 05 mins |
| Port of Hull | 62 miles | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Port of Liverpool | 87.5 miles | 1 hr 40 mins |
| Port of Felixstowe | 193 miles | 3 hr 28 min |
TRAIN STATIONS
| Goldthorpe | 0.9 miles | 2 mins |
| Barnsley | 6.8 miles | 12 mins |
| Doncaster | 9.7 miles | 22 mins |
| Sheffield | 17.8 miles | 30 mins |
AIRPORTS
| Leeds Bradford | 41 miles | 1 hr 06 mins |
| Manchester | 49 miles | 1 hr 13 mins |
| East Midlands | 63 miles | 1 hr 10 mins |
REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS
Manual Labour
Supply
Barnsley has a strong tradition of hands-on expertise — with skilled trades making up 13.7% of the local workforce and process & machine operatives a further 10.9%, offering employers a ready-made pool of industrial talent.
(Source: ONS/NOMIS 2025)
Rapidly Growing
Population
Barnsley’s population is forecast to reach 256,000 in 2025 and 262,000 by 2030 — one of the fastest-growing boroughs in the Yorkshire & Humber region, bringing sustained growth in available workforce.
(Source: ONS Population Projections 2025)
Skilled Labour Supply
85.5% of Barnsley’s working-age residents hold at least an NVQ Level 1 equivalent qualification — with nearly a third qualified to degree level or above, ensuring a versatile and capable workforce.
(Source: ONS/NOMIS)
Local Labour Supply
A Pathways to Work Commission pilot, launched in spring 2025, is targeting over 2,000 economically inactive residents back into employment — unlocking a significant untapped local workforce.
(Source: Pathways to Work Commission, 2025)
62%
of the population
are of working age
(Source: ONS/NOMIS)
Future Growth
With 22,500 additional residents projected over the next decade, Barnsley’s growing population means a deepening talent pipeline — making it an increasingly attractive location for long-term business investment.
(Source: Barnsley JSNA / ONS)
Weekly Earnings
At an average full-time salary of £45,200 — below the UK average of £48,500 — Barnsley offers businesses a highly competitive employment cost base without compromising on quality.
(Source: ONS ASHE 2025)
69%
of residents are in employment With a local unemployment rate of just 4.0% and an active Pathways to Work programme which launched in 2025, Barnsley’s labour market is both productive and continuously improving.
(Source: ONS/NOMIS)