Postcode S70 5LY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Worsbrough 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 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 5LY.
Birdwell near S70 5LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wombwell located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £709,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £152,500 |
| Detached | 34 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £141,250 |
| Terraced | 21 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Worsbrough
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.
Elected local representatives for S70 5LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roy Bowser
Worsbrough - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.