Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S70 1HG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

223

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S70 1HG 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S70 1HG has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 51-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S70 1HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Town End in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S70 1HG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 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 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00037181 (shared with 17 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 1HG. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around S70 1HG is above average at 108 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 offences173
Anti-social behaviour104
Shoplifting85
Public order66
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Good216 pupils0.2 km
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Queens Road Academy

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

180 pupils0.8 km
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Worsbrough Common Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Joseph Locke Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Shawlands Primary School

Good311 pupils1.1 km
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Burton Road Primary School

Good361 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • New Look0.4 km
  • 5 A Day0.4 km
  • Brasov Supermarket0.1 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.5 km
  • + 83 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Barnsley East Dene Wmc0.3 km
  • Black and White0.5 km
  • Cucina Sky Lounge0.4 km
  • Falco Lounge0.5 km
  • Highstone Road W M C0.7 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Mad Hatters0.1 km
  • Cafe Relax0.1 km
  • Dolly's Desserts0.4 km
  • Fridays0.5 km
  • Hideout0.5 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Peking Chef0.1 km
  • AB's Kebabs0.1 km
  • Dilshad0.1 km
  • Dreaming Napoli0.6 km
  • Golden Dragon0.1 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Iceland (The Food Warehouse)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnsley0.6 km
  • Dodworth3.7 km
  • Wombwell5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
  • Doncaster Road/Oakwell Lane0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/West Way0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street0.2 km