Postcode S70 5LL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Worsbrough area of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birdwell area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. The median sale price in Worsbrough is £172,500 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,000 and £218,000. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Worsbrough Country Park.
Birdwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,674 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from S70 5LL.
Birdwell near S70 5LL 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Worsbrough Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Worsbrough Country Park |
Based on 85 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £305,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £150,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 1 | £138,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 17 | £117,000 | £164 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £152,500 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £138,000 | £146,000 | £117,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £257 | £225 | £173 | £160 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 5LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 7, Kendal Vale, Barnsley, S70 5NL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 96, West Street, Barnsley, S70 5DG | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1, New Street, Barnsley, S70 5DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £111,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 81, Park Road, Barnsley, S70 5DD | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 83, Park Road, Barnsley, S70 5DD | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 |
In the S70 5LL postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Mill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2017. | |
The Mill Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jun 2017
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ward Green Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Ward Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | Unrated. | |
West Riding Academy ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S70 5LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Thomas Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5AU | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S70 5LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roy Bowser
Worsbrough - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S70 5LL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around S70 5LL in Worsbrough is £172,500 (about £187 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to S70 5LL, including The Mill Academy (Good), Ward Green Primary School (Good) and West Riding Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
S70 5LL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S70 5LL is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roy Bowser (Labour Party).