Postcode S70 5SU is located in a minor urban area, 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 67.3 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 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from S70 5SU.
Birdwell near S70 5SU 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 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 5SU postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.