S70 1JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Court, 0.7km from Worsbrough Common in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S70 1JN 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 is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00037196 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION COURT, S70 1JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION COURT, S70 1JN.
362
40
£ 29,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1JN 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 1JN 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1JN. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 117,500
2 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1JN is moderate at 89 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
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Ward Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- New Look0.5 km
- 5 A Day0.5 km
- Brasov Supermarket0.1 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Barnsley East Dene Wmc0.4 km
- Black and White0.6 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge0.5 km
- Falco Lounge0.6 km
- Highstone Road W M C0.5 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Mad Hatters0.2 km
- Cafe Relax0.1 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.5 km
- Fridays0.6 km
- Hideout0.6 km
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Peking Chef0.2 km
- AB's Kebabs0.2 km
- Dilshad0.1 km
- Dreaming Napoli0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.2 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.7 km
- Dodworth3.7 km
- Wombwell5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Park Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/West Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S701JN · Data under Open Government Licence