Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S70 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S70 1AQ.

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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 1AQ 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

With 70% economic activity and an average age of 31, S70 1AQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near S70 1AQ 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 offences441
Shoplifting260
Anti-social behaviour227
Public order181
Drugs102

school Local Schools

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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.5 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.1 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

64 nearby
  • Dot's Tipple0.4 km
  • Dove Inn0.7 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.4 km
  • The Civic0.4 km
  • The Old Number 70.2 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Back Yard BBQ0.3 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.1 km
  • Dessert Krush0.4 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
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Mercury FF0.2 km
  • Raja Grill0.4 km
  • Spice Night0.2 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Premier Express1.0 km
  • Go Local0.6 km
  • J R News0.6 km
  • Super Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Tap0.5 km
  • + 89 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.4 km
  • Dodworth3.3 km
  • Darton5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Way/Wellington Street0.0 km
  • West Way/Sheffield Road0.1 km
  • Upper New Street/West Way0.2 km
  • Eldon Street/Market Hill0.2 km
  • West Way/New Street0.2 km