Postcode S70 1LS is located in a minor urban area, within the Kingstone 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 199.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Worsbrough Common is £29,000 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Locke Park.
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 199.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.3% 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 of residents in Worsbrough Common is £29,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 1LS.
Worsbrough Common near S70 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 91 | £113,550 |
10 years price trend in Kingstone
In the S70 1LS postcode area, located within Worsbrough Common, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.