Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE HEIGHTS, S70 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, S70 1ED.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S70 1ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S70 1ED is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

S70 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Heights, 0.3km from Worsborough Common in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for S70 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00037589 (shared with 7 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 1ED. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

S70 1ED has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils0.5 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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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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Greenacre School

Outstanding341 pupils1.0 km
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Ward Green Primary School

Good431 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Blackburn's Cakes0.9 km
  • Brasov Supermarket0.8 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Highstone Style0.6 km
  • Intake 30.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Highstone Road W M C0.6 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.5 km
  • Ward Green W M C0.9 km
  • Barnsley Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Corner Pin1.0 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Mad Hatters1.0 km
  • Cafe Relax0.8 km
  • Independent Training Services0.6 km
  • Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Peking Chef1.0 km
  • AB's Kebabs0.9 km
  • Dilshad0.8 km
  • Dreaming Napoli0.6 km
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley1.3 km
  • Dodworth3.2 km
  • Wombwell5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Highstone Avenue/Columbia Street0.2 km
  • Highstone Avenue/Columbia Street0.2 km
  • Park Road/St Johns Road0.2 km
  • Kenworthy Road/Highstone Avenue0.2 km
  • Highstone Avenue/California Street0.2 km