Postcode S70 4PJ 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 Worsbrough Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.3 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dearne Valley Park.
Worsbrough Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Worsbrough Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from S70 4PJ.
Worsbrough Common near S70 4PJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Hen Pen | Small | Walking directions to Hen Pen |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £130,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £183,125 |
| Terraced | 69 | £118,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the S70 4PJ postcode area, located within Worsbrough Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 4PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Upper Sheffield Road, Mount Vernon, Barnsley, S70 4PJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Beech Street, Barnsley, S70 1YB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1YJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 Park Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1YL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Globus Food Centre | Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1DF | Walking directions to Globus Food Centre |
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 4PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Sumner
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.