S70 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Heights, 0.3km from Worsborough Common in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for S70 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00037589 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HEIGHTS, S70 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, S70 1ED.
305
39
£ 34,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S70 1ED is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1ED. The average age is 38.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S70 1ED has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Greenacre School
Ward Green Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Blackburn's Cakes0.9 km
- Brasov Supermarket0.8 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Highstone Style0.6 km
- Intake 30.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Highstone Road W M C0.6 km
- Heaven and Ale0.5 km
- Ward Green W M C0.9 km
- Barnsley Conservative Club1.0 km
- Corner Pin1.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Mad Hatters1.0 km
- Cafe Relax0.8 km
- Independent Training Services0.6 km
- Santorini Restaurant & Takeaway0.9 km
- Blackburns Cafe0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Peking Chef1.0 km
- AB's Kebabs0.9 km
- Dilshad0.8 km
- Dreaming Napoli0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.3 km
- Dodworth3.2 km
- Wombwell5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Highstone Avenue/Columbia Street0.2 km
- Highstone Avenue/Columbia Street0.2 km
- Park Road/St Johns Road0.2 km
- Kenworthy Road/Highstone Avenue0.2 km
- Highstone Avenue/California Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S701ED · Data under Open Government Licence