Postcode S70 1YQ 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 196.8 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 196.8 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from S70 1YQ.
Worsbrough Common near S70 1YQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Locke Park | Large | Walking directions to Locke Park |
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 1YQ postcode area, located within Worsbrough Common, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 1YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 Park Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1YL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 52 Agnes Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Beech Street, Barnsley, S70 1YB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Delish | John Street, Barnsley, S70 1LP | Walking directions to Delish |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1SB | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.