Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S70 1FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S70 1FA.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S70 1FA 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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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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 1FA has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

S70 1FA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S70 1FA is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S70 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00037179 (shared with 18 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 1FA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near S70 1FA are high at 178 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 offences295
Shoplifting217
Anti-social behaviour153
Public order99
Other theft66

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

89 nearby
  • Blackburn's Cakes0.7 km
  • Fresh Shop0.6 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Premier Express0.7 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • + 84 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • George & Dragon1.0 km
  • Dot's Tipple0.7 km
  • Dove Inn0.4 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.5 km
  • The Civic0.5 km
  • + 55 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Glass House0.7 km
  • JJ's Cafe1.0 km
  • Novacity0.6 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
  • Morrisons0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mercury FF0.5 km
  • Raja Grill0.1 km
  • Spice Night0.5 km
  • + 57 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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