Postcode S70 5FA is located in a minor urban area, within the Rockingham ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birdwell area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from S70 5FA.
Birdwell near S70 5FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elsecar located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rockingham
In the S70 5FA postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 5FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birdwell Premier Convenience Store | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5XF | Walking directions to Birdwell Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5TR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Dearne Valley Parkway, Barnsley, S70 5SZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Green Spring Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Rockley Avenue, Barnsley, S70 5QT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.