S70 1HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longcar Lane, 0.4km from Kingstone Place in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S70 1HE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S70 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00037585 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGCAR LANE, S70 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGCAR LANE, S70 1HE.
269
45
£ 34,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1HE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S70 1HE spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1HE. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 204,750
4 sales · Mean £ 205,375
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1HE is moderate at 68 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
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenacre School
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Smiths Food Bar0.8 km
- Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar0.6 km
- My Pizza Co0.5 km
- Top Chef0.5 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Central England Co-op0.5 km
- Go Local0.2 km
- J R News0.3 km
- Spartan Bodyworks Ltd0.5 km
- Super Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- 141 Club0.5 km
- New Longcar0.3 km
- Shaw Inn0.3 km
- Black and White0.8 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge0.8 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Puccini's0.8 km
- Mad Hatters0.9 km
- Cafe Relax0.9 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.8 km
- Fridays0.9 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.0 km
- Dodworth2.9 km
- Silkstone Common5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Racecommon Road/Raley Street0.2 km
- Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
- Park Road/Locke Avenue0.3 km
- Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.3 km
- Racecommon Road/Della Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S701HE · Data under Open Government Licence