S70 1JJ 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.
For families considering a move, S70 1JJ 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. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1JJ are sourced from Output Area E00037196 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S70 1JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S70 1JJ.
362
40
£ 29,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S70 1JJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 40, S70 1JJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1JJ. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S70 1JJ is moderate at 84 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
The Forest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- New Look0.4 km
- 5 A Day0.5 km
- Brasov Supermarket0.1 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.5 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Barnsley East Dene Wmc0.4 km
- Black and White0.5 km
- Cucina Sky Lounge0.5 km
- Falco Lounge0.6 km
- Highstone Road W M C0.6 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Mad Hatters0.2 km
- Cafe Relax0.1 km
- Dolly's Desserts0.5 km
- Fridays0.6 km
- Hideout0.6 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Peking Chef0.2 km
- AB's Kebabs0.2 km
- Dilshad0.1 km
- Dreaming Napoli0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.1 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/Taylor Row0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Taylor Row0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/West Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S701JJ · Data under Open Government Licence