Postcode S70 2LB 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 Honeywell area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Honeywell is £41,621 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Barnsley Youth Activity Park.
Honeywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Honeywell has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Honeywell is £41,621 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from S70 2LB.
Honeywell near S70 2LB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnsley Youth Activity Park | Small | Walking directions to Barnsley Youth Activity Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Seam | Small | Walking directions to The Seam |
| 0.2 mi | Churchfields Peace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields Peace Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £270,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £185,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 55 | £130,000 | £144 |
| Flats | 11 | £90,000 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158,000 | £55,000 | £110,000 | £65,750 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £56,500 | £113,250 | £77,250 |
| 2018 | £169,950 | £64,000 | £123,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £178,250 | £65,500 | £127,000 | £72,750 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £81,000 | £134,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £217,500 | £78,500 | £140,000 | £92,500 |
| 2022 | £210,000 | £162,999 | £165,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £87,000 | £160,000 | £105,500 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £82,750 | £180,000 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £80,750 | £183,875 | £118,975 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £91,000 | £190,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £154 | £148 | £82 |
| 2017 | £162 | £130 | £137 | £92 |
| 2018 | £165 | £100 | £150 | £95 |
| 2019 | £174 | £106 | £148 | £91 |
| 2020 | £182 | £154 | £165 | £104 |
| 2021 | £186 | £149 | £162 | £112 |
| 2022 | £214 | £278 | £185 | £123 |
| 2023 | £234 | £138 | £191 | £122 |
| 2024 | £222 | £130 | £217 | £128 |
| 2025 | £236 | £129 | £204 | £138 |
| 2026 | £315 | £134 | £190 | £140 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 2LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 44, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S70 2LB | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 28, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S70 2LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £114,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 14, Caxton Street, Barnsley, S70 2LF | Terraced | Freehold | £134,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 12, Caxton Street, Barnsley, S70 2LF | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 37, Caxton Street, Barnsley, S70 2LF | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the S70 2LB postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vitesse | 31 Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH | Walking directions to Vitesse |
| 0.3 mi | Rockingham Mini Market | Rockingham Street, Barnsley, S71 1JN | Walking directions to Rockingham Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 11 Market Hill, Barnsley, S70 2PX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh Deli Food Plus | 3-11 Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RA | Walking directions to Fresh Deli Food Plus |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S70 2LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Sumner
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S70 2LB records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around S70 2LB in Honeywell is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to S70 2LB, including Trinity Academy St. Edwards, Queens Road Academy (Good) and Summer Lane Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S70 2LB is Barnsley, about 467 m away.
S70 2LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S70 2LB is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Sumner (Labour Party).