Postcode S70 1JU is located in a minor urban area, within the Central ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Worsbrough Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Worsbrough Common is £32,979 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Civic Gardens.
Worsbrough Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Worsbrough Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Worsbrough Common is £32,979 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from S70 1JU.
Worsbrough Common near S70 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mandela Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mandela Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Hen Pen | Small | Walking directions to Hen Pen |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S70 1JU postcode area, located within Worsbrough Common, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Beech Street, Barnsley, S70 1YB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1SB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Delish | John Street, Barnsley, S70 1LP | Walking directions to Delish |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Upper Sheffield Road, Mount Vernon, Barnsley, S70 4PJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Lower Thomas Street, Barnsley, S70 1LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.