S70 1JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Peters Terrace, 0.8km from Measborough Dike in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00037187 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PETERS TERRACE, S70 1JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS TERRACE, S70 1JG.
295
39
£ 29,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1JG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S70 1JG spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1JG. The average age is 38.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1JG is above average at 101 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
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Shawlands Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
The Forest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Dove Inn0.1 km
- Heaven and Ale0.8 km
- The Civic0.8 km
- The Old Number 70.8 km
- The White Bear0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Back Yard BBQ0.8 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.6 km
- Dessert Krush0.3 km
- Eldon Arcade Cafe0.7 km
- Favela Brazilian Grill0.9 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.2 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Mercury FF0.8 km
- Raja Grill0.3 km
- Spice Night0.8 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Premier Express0.7 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Supernews0.8 km
- Agnes Road Premier0.7 km
- Antonio Business Ltd0.5 km
- + 77 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.7 km
- Dodworth3.9 km
- Wombwell5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Road/Waltham Street0.1 km
- Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Park Road0.2 km
- Doncaster Road/Chilton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S701JG · Data under Open Government Licence