Postcode S70 4EX is located in a minor urban area, within the Worsbrough ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Worsbrough Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Worsbrough Common is £32,979 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dearne Valley Park.
Worsbrough Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Worsbrough Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Worsbrough Common is £32,979 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 4EX.
Worsbrough Common near S70 4EX 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dearne Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Dearne Valley Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £709,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £152,500 |
| Detached | 34 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £141,250 |
| Terraced | 21 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Worsbrough
In the S70 4EX postcode area, located within Worsbrough Common, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 4EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Upper Sheffield Road, Mount Vernon, Barnsley, S70 4PJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Beverley Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6SJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Beech Street, Barnsley, S70 1YB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1YJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roy Bowser
Worsbrough - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.