S70 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Lower Castlereagh Street, 0.4km from Town End in Barnsley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (253 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S70 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00180004 (shared with 627 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER CASTLEREAGH STREET, S70 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER CASTLEREAGH STREET, S70 1AR.
166
31
£ 34,800 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1AR 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.
Area Character
S70 1AR is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S70 1AR are high at 253 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.
school Local Schools
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Summer Lane Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
83 nearby- Back Yard BBQ0.3 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.1 km
- Dessert Krush0.5 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.4 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.4 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
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
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Premier Express1.0 km
- Go Local0.6 km
- J R News0.5 km
- Super Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Tap0.4 km
- + 88 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.5 km
- Dodworth3.2 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
- New Street/Joseph Street0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: S701AR · Data under Open Government Licence