Postcode S70 5RN is located in an urban city, within the Rockingham ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birdwell area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.1 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 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a high 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from S70 5RN.
Birdwell near S70 5RN 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 2.4 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
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 5RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Rockley Avenue, Barnsley, S70 5QT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Green Spring Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.