Postcode S70 5SP 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 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 Elsecar located about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 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 1.5% 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 5SP.
Birdwell near S70 5SP 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 50 | £137,500 |
| Detached | 32 | £338,998 |
| Flats | 3 | £99,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rockingham
In the S70 5SP postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 5SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Green Spring Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5XB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Birdwell Premier Convenience Store | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5XF | Walking directions to Birdwell Premier Convenience Store |
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 5SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sherry Holling
Rockingham - 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.