Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ST GEORGES ROAD, S70 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES ROAD, S70 1HA.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /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 1HA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S70 1HA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

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

S70 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Georges Road, 0.4km from Shawlands in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S70 1HA represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S70 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00037585 (shared with 6 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 1HA. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 72,000

9 sales · Mean £ 77,666

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

Crime around S70 1HA is moderate at 83 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 offences174
Shoplifting127
Anti-social behaviour84
Public order47
Drugs37

school Local Schools

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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.9 km
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Greenacre School

Outstanding341 pupils1.0 km
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Smiths Food Bar0.8 km
  • Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar0.5 km
  • My Pizza Co0.4 km
  • Top Chef0.4 km
  • Peking Chef0.8 km
  • + 57 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Central England Co-op0.7 km
  • Go Local0.3 km
  • J R News0.3 km
  • Spartan Bodyworks Ltd0.6 km
  • Super Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 84 more
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Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • 141 Club0.7 km
  • New Longcar0.3 km
  • Shaw Inn0.3 km
  • Black and White0.7 km
  • Cucina Sky Lounge0.7 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Puccini's0.7 km
  • Mad Hatters0.8 km
  • Cafe Relax0.8 km
  • Dolly's Desserts0.7 km
  • Fridays0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.9 km
  • Dodworth2.9 km
  • Silkstone Common5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
  • Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
  • Racecommon Road/Raley Street0.3 km
  • Racecommon Road/Grafton Street0.3 km
  • Racecommon Road/Grafton Street0.3 km