Postcode S70 2LW 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Honeywell is £41,621 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Barnsley Youth Activity Park.
Honeywell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% 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 23 ft away from S70 2LW.
Honeywell near S70 2LW 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 | Barnsley Youth Activity Park | Small | Walking directions to Barnsley Youth Activity Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Seam | Small | Walking directions to The Seam |
| 0.1 mi | Churchfields Peace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields Peace Gardens |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £130,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £183,125 |
| Terraced | 69 | £118,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S70 2LW postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vitesse | 31 Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH | Walking directions to Vitesse |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 | Fresh Deli Food Plus | Graham's Orchard, Barnsley, S70 2ST | Walking directions to Fresh Deli Food Plus |
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.
Elected local representatives for S70 2LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Sumner
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.