S70 1HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlborough Terrace, 0.4km from Shaw Lands in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 85.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S70 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00037585 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH TERRACE, S70 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH TERRACE, S70 1HD.
269
45
£ 34,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1HD 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.
Area Character
S70 1HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 85.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1HD. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 109,950
19 sales · Mean £ 110,206
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1HD 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.
school Local Schools
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Greenacre School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Worsbrough Common Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Smiths Food Bar0.8 km
- Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar0.6 km
- My Pizza Co0.4 km
- Top Chef0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Central England Co-op0.6 km
- Go Local0.2 km
- J R News0.3 km
- Spartan Bodyworks Ltd0.5 km
- Super Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- 141 Club0.6 km
- New Longcar0.2 km
- Shaw Inn0.3 km
- Black and White0.8 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge0.8 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Puccini's0.7 km
- Mad Hatters0.9 km
- Cafe Relax0.9 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.8 km
- Fridays0.9 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.0 km
- Dodworth2.9 km
- Silkstone Common5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
- Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
- Racecommon Road/Raley Street0.3 km
- Park Road/Locke Avenue0.3 km
- Racecommon Road/Della Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S701HD · Data under Open Government Licence