Postcode S70 5HX 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 high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ward Green Community Park.
Worsbrough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Worsbrough has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from S70 5HX.
Worsbrough near S70 5HX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ward Green Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ward Green Community Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Worsbrough
In the S70 5HX postcode area, located within Worsbrough, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 5HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vivo Food Store | Croft Street, Barnsley, S70 5BP | Walking directions to Vivo Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Thomas Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5AU | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Beverley Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6SJ | Walking directions to Premier |
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.