Postcode S70 2RS 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 679.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £39,910 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.3 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 679.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £39,910 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from S70 2RS.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S70 2RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.1 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
| 0.2 mi | Civic Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Civic Gardens |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 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 | 18 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S70 2RS postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 13-17 Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | Europe Market | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 2RL | Walking directions to Europe Market |
| 0 mi | Fresh Deli Food Plus | Graham's Orchard, Barnsley, S70 2ST | Walking directions to Fresh Deli Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | europe mini market | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 2RL | Walking directions to europe mini market |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.