Postcode S70 1QB 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 Barnsley Town & Park Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Locke Park.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £34,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 1QB.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S70 1QB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Locke Park | Large | Walking directions to Locke Park |
| 0.3 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
| 0.5 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £243,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 98 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingstone
In the S70 1QB postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 1QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 52 Agnes Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Lower Thomas Street, Barnsley, S70 1LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Delish | John Street, Barnsley, S70 1LP | Walking directions to Delish |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 6JR | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 Park Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1YL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.