Postcode S70 5UQ 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 66.8 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 2.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from S70 5UQ.
Birdwell near S70 5UQ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £860,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £136,000 |
10 years price trend in Rockingham
In the S70 5UQ postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Cock | Rockley Lane, Barnsley, S70 5UE | |
| 0.2 mi | Travellers Inn | Chapel Court, Barnsley, S70 5UU | |
| 0.4 mi | Dearne Valley Farm | Kestrel Way, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, S70 5SZ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.