Postcode S70 3LS is located in a minor urban area, within the Stairfoot ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kendray area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kendray is £34,975 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Dearne Valley Park.
Kendray has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Kendray has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kendray is £34,975 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 3LS.
Kendray near S70 3LS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dearne Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Dearne Valley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Worsbrough Dale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Worsbrough Dale Park |
| 0.4 mi | Birk Avenue Park | Medium | Walking directions to Birk Avenue Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £163,500 in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £207,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stairfoot
In the S70 3LS postcode area, located within Kendray, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 2a Yews Avenue, Barnsley, S70 4BW | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Birk Avenue, Barnsley, S70 3AQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Birk Avenue, Barnsley, S70 3AJ | Walking directions to Premier |
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.