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.
UNION STREET, S70 1HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, S70 1HH.
362
40
£ 29,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Shawlands Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenacre School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S701HH · Data under Open Government Licence