S70 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Georges Road, 0.4km from Shawlands in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Kingstone ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For families considering a move, S70 1HA represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S70 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00037585 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST GEORGES ROAD, S70 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES ROAD, S70 1HA.
269
45
£ 34,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1HA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
S70 1HA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S70 1HA. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,000
9 sales · Mean £ 77,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1HA is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Joseph Locke Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shawlands Primary School
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Greenacre School
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Worsbrough Common Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Smiths Food Bar0.8 km
- Dodworth Road Fish Bar & Pizza Bar0.5 km
- My Pizza Co0.4 km
- Top Chef0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Central England Co-op0.7 km
- Go Local0.3 km
- J R News0.3 km
- Spartan Bodyworks Ltd0.6 km
- Super Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- 141 Club0.7 km
- New Longcar0.3 km
- Shaw Inn0.3 km
- Black and White0.7 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge0.7 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Puccini's0.7 km
- Mad Hatters0.8 km
- Cafe Relax0.8 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.7 km
- Fridays0.8 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley0.9 km
- Dodworth2.9 km
- Silkstone Common5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
- Racecommon Road/Havelock Street0.2 km
- Racecommon Road/Raley Street0.3 km
- Racecommon Road/Grafton Street0.3 km
- Racecommon Road/Grafton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S701HA · Data under Open Government Licence