Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLUCHER STREET, S70 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUCHER STREET, S70 1AP.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S70 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. S70 1AP combines 70% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S70 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Blucher Street, 0.4km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S70 1AP offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (261 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S70 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00180004 (shared with 627 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1AP. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 10%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near S70 1AP are high at 261 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences452
Shoplifting263
Anti-social behaviour219
Public order186
Other theft109

school Local Schools

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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.4 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils0.6 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

63 nearby
  • Dot's Tipple0.3 km
  • Dove Inn0.8 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.4 km
  • The Civic0.4 km
  • The Old Number 70.2 km
  • + 58 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Back Yard BBQ0.3 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.2 km
  • Dessert Krush0.5 km
  • Eldon Arcade Cafe0.4 km
  • Favela Brazilian Grill0.3 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Mercury FF0.1 km
  • Raja Grill0.5 km
  • Spice Night0.2 km
  • + 59 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Go Local0.6 km
  • J R News0.5 km
  • Super Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Tap0.4 km
  • VTL Lucky0.6 km
  • + 87 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.5 km
  • Dodworth3.2 km
  • Darton5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • West Way/Wellington Street0.1 km
  • West Way/Sheffield Road0.2 km
  • Eldon Street/Market Hill0.2 km
  • Shambles Street/Peel Parade0.2 km
  • Upper New Street/West Way0.2 km