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.
HEELIS STREET, S70 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEELIS STREET, S70 1DL.
188
28
£ 34,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Worsbrough Common Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S701DL · Data under Open Government Licence