Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LOWER CASTLEREAGH STREET, S70 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER CASTLEREAGH STREET, S70 1AR.

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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 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.

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1/10
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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences456
Shoplifting263
Anti-social behaviour226
Public order183
Other theft106

school Local Schools

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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.1 km
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Summer Lane Primary

Good337 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 Krush0.5 km
  • Eldon Arcade Cafe0.4 km
  • Favela Brazilian Grill0.4 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

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