Postcode S70 5SQ 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 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birdwell is £36,700 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 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 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Birdwell is £36,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from S70 5SQ.
Birdwell near S70 5SQ 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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £348,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £148,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £137,000 |
10 years price trend in Rockingham
In the S70 5SQ postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.