Postcode S70 2LY 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 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Honeywell is £36,900 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 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Churchfields.
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 104.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Honeywell is £36,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from S70 2LY.
Honeywell near S70 2LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.4 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £183,125 |
| Terraced | 86 | £110,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S70 2LY postcode area, located within Honeywell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 2LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vitesse | 31 Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH | Walking directions to Vitesse |
| 0.3 mi | Rockingham Mini Market | Burton Street, Barnsley, S71 1JN | Walking directions to Rockingham Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Zabka | 11 Market Hill, Barnsley, S70 2PX | Walking directions to Zabka |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1LN | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.