S70 1GW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central 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 low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (396 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 1GW are sourced from Output Area E00037176 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S70 1GW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S70 1GW.
288
40
£ 34,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1GW 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
S70 1GW is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1GW. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S70 1GW are high at 396 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
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Queens Road Academy
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Worsbrough Common Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Blackburn's Cakes0.7 km
- Ellisons Chemist0.8 km
- Fresh Shop0.4 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Superdrug0.1 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- George & Dragon0.8 km
- Dot's Tipple0.6 km
- Dove Inn0.6 km
- Heaven and Ale0.7 km
- The Civic0.2 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Glass House0.5 km
- JJ's Cafe0.8 km
- Novacity0.4 km
- The Secret Italian0.7 km
- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)0.8 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Mercury FF0.3 km
- Raja Grill0.3 km
- Spice Night0.3 km
- + 58 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.2 km
- Dodworth3.5 km
- Darton5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kendray Street/Midland Street0.1 km
- Eldon Street/Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Barnsley Interchange/A10.2 km
- Barnsley Interchange/A20.2 km
- Barnsley Interchange/A30.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S701GW · Data under Open Government Licence