Postcode S70 5TW 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 high crime levels, with around 93.3 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 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,012 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from S70 5TW.
Birdwell near S70 5TW 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 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 5TW postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 5TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Dearne Valley Parkway, Barnsley, S70 5SZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5TR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Cross Keys Lane, Barnsley, S74 0PY | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 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 5TW, 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.