S70 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on George Square, 0.4km from Shaw Lands in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S70 1AY offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S70 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00179998 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE SQUARE, S70 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE SQUARE, S70 1AY.
225
37
£ 34,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S70 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1AY. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AY are high at 158 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
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Queens Road Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Worsbrough Common Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Smiths Food Bar0.9 km
- Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar0.4 km
- My Pizza Co0.3 km
- Top Chef0.3 km
- Peking Chef0.6 km
- + 58 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Central England Co-op0.9 km
- Go Local0.4 km
- J R News0.4 km
- Spartan Bodyworks Ltd0.9 km
- Super Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- 141 Club0.9 km
- New Longcar0.4 km
- Shaw Inn0.4 km
- Barnsley East Dene Wmc1.0 km
- Black and White0.4 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Puccini's0.7 km
- Mad Hatters0.6 km
- Cafe Relax0.7 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.5 km
- Fridays0.5 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.6 km
- Dodworth3.1 km
- Silkstone Common5.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Way/Wellington Street0.2 km
- West Way/Sheffield Road0.2 km
- New Street/Princess Street0.2 km
- Upper New Street/West Way0.2 km
- New Street/Joseph Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S701AY · Data under Open Government Licence