S70 1HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Quarry Street, 0.7km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S70 1HU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £69k, 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00037181 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUARRY STREET, S70 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUARRY STREET, S70 1HU.
223
51
£ 29,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1HU 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
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in S70 1HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 51-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1HU. The average age is 50.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,950
2 sales · Mean £ 69,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1HU is above average at 107 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
Queens Road Academy
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Burton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- New Look0.4 km
- 5 A Day0.4 km
- Brasov Supermarket0.2 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.5 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Barnsley East Dene Wmc0.3 km
- Black and White0.5 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge0.4 km
- Falco Lounge0.5 km
- Highstone Road W M C0.7 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Mad Hatters0.1 km
- Cafe Relax0.2 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.4 km
- Fridays0.5 km
- Hideout0.5 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Peking Chef0.1 km
- AB's Kebabs0.1 km
- Dilshad0.1 km
- Dreaming Napoli0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.1 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Iceland (The Food Warehouse)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.6 km
- Dodworth3.7 km
- Wombwell5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/West Way0.1 km
- Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S701HU · Data under Open Government Licence