S70 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1273 active and 548 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S70 (16%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes S70 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S70 are around £179k, up 11.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S70 at 610 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S70 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S70 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S70 postcode area.
42,165
42
£ 35,175 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S70's 52% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £179k. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Shawlands Primary School
Birdwell Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Barnsley Academy
The Forest Academy
The Mill Academy
Greenacre School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- Caring for Kendray
- Poundstretcher
- Premier
- Premier Express
- Premier Kendray Convenience Store
- + 120 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Anchor Hanover Group
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- 141 Club
- 5ives Barnsley
- Annie Murrays
- Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd
- Barnsley Central W.M.C.
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi
- Asda
- B & M Express
- Iceland
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Peking Chef
- Imperial Chinese Take-Away
- Jade Garden
- Joy Hong
- Jumbo House
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Mad Hatters
- Mother Hubbards
- Cafe Creme
- Caffe Botanico
- Georgie's Yard
- + 102 more
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