Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

UNION STREET, S70 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, S70 1HH.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S70 1HH 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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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S70 1HH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% 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. Property prices average £87k.

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

S70 1HH is an up-and-coming urban area on Union Street, 0.7km from Worsbrough Common in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

For families considering a move, S70 1HH represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00037196 (shared with 12 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 1HH. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 87,500

9 sales · Mean £ 86,984

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

Crime around S70 1HH is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences221
Anti-social behaviour120
Shoplifting117
Public order70
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.5 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils0.8 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.9 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 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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Greenacre School

Outstanding341 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Blackburn's Cakes0.7 km
  • Fresh Shop0.7 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Premier Express0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Glass House0.8 km
  • Novacity0.7 km
  • The Secret Italian0.9 km
  • Back Yard BBQ0.7 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.4 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Dot's Tipple0.8 km
  • Dove Inn0.5 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.4 km
  • The Civic0.7 km
  • The Old Number 70.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mercury FF0.6 km
  • Raja Grill0.3 km
  • Spice Night0.6 km
  • + 53 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.7 km
  • Dodworth3.4 km
  • Wombwell5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street/Allatt Close0.0 km
  • Wood Street/Allatt Close0.0 km
  • Park Road/California Gardens0.2 km
  • Warren Quarry Lane/Park Road0.2 km
  • New Street/Joseph Street0.2 km