Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEELIS STREET, S70 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEELIS STREET, S70 1DL.

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Population

188

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S70 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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 76% economic activity and an average age of 28, S70 1DL 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 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Heelis Street, 0.5km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S70 1DL offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £41k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S70 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00180066 (shared with 2 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 1DL. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 41,000

1 sales · Mean £ 41,000

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

Crime rates near S70 1DL are high at 182 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 offences301
Shoplifting218
Anti-social behaviour153
Public order98
Other theft70

school Local Schools

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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.4 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.7 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Blackburn's Cakes0.7 km
  • Fresh Shop0.5 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Premier Express0.7 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • + 86 more
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Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • George & Dragon0.9 km
  • Dot's Tipple0.7 km
  • Dove Inn0.4 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.4 km
  • The Civic0.5 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Glass House0.7 km
  • JJ's Cafe0.9 km
  • Novacity0.5 km
  • The Secret Italian0.8 km
  • Back Yard BBQ0.5 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Mercury FF0.4 km
  • Raja Grill0.2 km
  • Spice Night0.5 km
  • + 57 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.5 km
  • Dodworth3.5 km
  • Wombwell5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Way/New Street0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/West Way0.1 km
  • Upper New Street/West Way0.1 km
  • West Way/Sheffield Road0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.2 km