Postcode S70 2QL 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 Barnsley Town & Park Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 874.3 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Churchfields.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 874.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 2QL.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S70 2QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £125,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £184,375 |
| Terraced | 88 | £110,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the S70 2QL postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.