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S70 4PU

Knowle Road

Worsbrough

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Overview

Postcode S70 4PU 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 area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dearne Valley Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Worsbrough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Worsbrough has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from S70 4PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Worsbrough near S70 4PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S70 4PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDearne Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Dearne Valley Park
0.4 miWorsbrough Dale ParkMediumWalking directions to Worsbrough Dale Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
1,475.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.47(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.11(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.72(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.25(+11%)
Other theft
4.86(-27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
99.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.02%
No qualifications
57
22.98%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.9%
Apprenticeship
23
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
62.99%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.77%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.36%
Shared ownership
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Worsbrough

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £220K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £187 per square foot) in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,800 up to £709,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worsbrough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£300,000£252
Semi-Detached52£150,000£179
Terraced20£118,500£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worsbrough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsbrough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,500£117,000£65,000
2017£182,950£108,000£103,000£68,000
2018£174,000£115,000£100,000£74,000
2019£191,000£115,000£110,000£87,000
2020£190,000£121,500£130,000£105,000
2021£265,000£115,000£130,000£100,000
2022£269,998£90,000£169,998£100,000
2023£299,995£125,000£175,000£114,750
2024£260,000£137,000£166,500£116,000
2025£305,000£140,000£151,250£142,500
2026£300,000£145,500£117,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsbrough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsbrough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£112£105
2017£183£225£128£88
2018£195£179£124£100
2019£187£130£126£103
2020£203£179£134£119
2021£218£148£154£122
2022£261£172£187£129
2023£265£214£198£146
2024£255£232£193£143
2025£267£252£180£157
2026£245£177£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsbrough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Worsbrough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 4PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 4PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202573, Knowle Road, Barnsley, S70 4PUDetachedFreehold£265,000
20 Aug 2025141, Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 4PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
04 Mar 202617, Cliffedale Crescent, Barnsley, S70 4ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,500
06 May 202548, Cliffedale Crescent, Barnsley, S70 4ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
29 May 202629, Knowle Road, Barnsley, S70 4AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£146,000

Schools

In the S70 4PU postcode area, located within Worsbrough, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S70 4PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBank End Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Mill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Forest AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 4PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S70 4PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGo Local2a Yews Avenue, Barnsley, S70 4BWWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miVivo Food StoreMeadow View, Barnsley, S70 5BPWalking directions to Vivo Food Store
0.5 miAsdaThomas Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5AUWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S70 4PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Roy Bowser

Worsbrough - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephanie Peacock

Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley SouthE14001075
WardWorsbroughE05000996
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WorsbroughE02001529
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 021CE01007460
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S70 4PU

Is S70 4PU (Worsbrough) safe?

The area around S70 4PU records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near S70 4PU?

The median sale price around S70 4PU in Worsbrough is £172,500 (about £187 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S70 4PU?

There are 8 schools close to S70 4PU, including Bank End Primary Academy (Good), The Mill Academy (Good) and The Forest Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S70 4PU?

S70 4PU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S70 4PU (Worsbrough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S70 4PU is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roy Bowser (Labour Party).