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S70 4TB

Lewden Garth

Worsbrough

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Overview

Postcode S70 4TB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 Wombwell, about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Worsbrough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Worsbrough has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 4TB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wombwell located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
246.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.13(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.63(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+19%)
Vehicle crime
9.54(+69%)
Other theft
6.82(+3%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
97.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.46%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
27.97%
No qualifications
52
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
36.09%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.59%
Social rents from council
16
12.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Total households: 133

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 4TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 4TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026Lewden Quarry Bungalow, Station Road, Barnsley, S70 4SZDetachedFreehold£300,000
21 Nov 202565, Station Road, Barnsley, S70 4SZDetachedFreehold£305,000
28 Nov 202524, Oakwood Close, Barnsley, S70 4TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
12 Jun 202514, Oakwood Close, Barnsley, S70 4TJTerracedFreehold£203,000
11 Jul 20254, Station Road, Barnsley, S70 4SYTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the S70 4TB postcode area, located within Worsbrough, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S70 4TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryBank End Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryThe Mill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miSecondaryBarnsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S70 4TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily73 High Street, Worsbrough Bridge, S70 4SQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAllendale PremierAllendale, Barnsley, S70 4RFWalking directions to Allendale Premier
0.4 miShah's Premier51 High Street, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 4SQWalking directions to Shah's Premier

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 4TB, 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 021AE01007458
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about S70 4TB

Is S70 4TB (Worsbrough) safe?

The area around S70 4TB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4TB?

The median sale price around S70 4TB 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 4TB?

There are 3 schools close to S70 4TB, including Bank End Primary Academy (Good), The Mill Academy (Good) and Barnsley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S70 4TB?

S70 4TB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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