Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S70 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S70 1DR.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S70 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S70 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

S70 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone 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, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S70 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00179998 (shared with 29 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 1DR. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near S70 1DR are high at 157 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 offences283
Anti-social behaviour149
Shoplifting129
Public order86
Criminal damage and arson60

school Local Schools

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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.7 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Outstanding207 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Blackburn's Cakes0.8 km
  • Fresh Shop0.6 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Premier Express0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Glass House0.8 km
  • Novacity0.6 km
  • The Secret Italian0.9 km
  • Back Yard BBQ0.5 km
  • Blackburns Cafe0.3 km
  • + 76 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Dot's Tipple0.8 km
  • Dove Inn0.3 km
  • Heaven and Ale0.6 km
  • The Civic0.5 km
  • The Old Number 70.5 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House0.3 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mercury FF0.5 km
  • Raja Grill0.1 km
  • Spice Night0.5 km
  • + 54 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.5 km
  • Dodworth3.6 km
  • Wombwell5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/West Way0.0 km
  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
  • West Way/New Street0.1 km
  • Harborough Hills Road/West Way0.2 km