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S70 5US

The Walk

Rockingham

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Overview

Postcode S70 5US 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar, about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pilley Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Birdwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,054 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Birdwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from S70 5US.

Flood risk

No risk

Birdwell near S70 5US has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elsecar located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S70 5US
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPilley GreenMediumWalking directions to Pilley Green

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
276 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.94(-44%)
Shoplifting
13.47(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(-1%)
Other theft
6.48(-3%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
98.05%
Other White
5
1.63%
Indian
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.46%
Level 3 (A level)
60
22.14%
No qualifications
50
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
42.5%
Owns with a mortgage
54
33.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
18.75%
Social rents from council
3
1.88%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.88%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Rockingham

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £225K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rockingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£314,995£277
Semi-Detached39£178,496£215
Terraced41£137,000£161
Flats4£96,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rockingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rockingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£75,500£110,000£86,930
2017£210,000£115,000£86,000
2018£215,000£78,000£120,000£86,500
2019£230,000£83,500£126,000£99,000
2020£245,000£94,000£127,500£99,950
2021£265,000£87,500£147,975£117,173
2022£304,000£105,000£168,500£120,000
2023£295,000£98,500£160,000£130,500
2024£337,498£135,000£210,000£137,500
2025£339,995£89,500£200,000£137,000
2026£302,000£97,500£182,500£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rockingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rockingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£115£131£106
2017£188£139£98
2018£198£129£141£102
2019£210£143£158£114
2020£210£145£154£117
2021£230£141£172£133
2022£257£144£181£145
2023£256£160£184£147
2024£286£142£241£162
2025£285£139£218£157
2026£275£175£197£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rockingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rockingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 5US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 5US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2025Apartment 9, Rockley View Court, The Walk, Barnsley, S70 5USFlatsLeasehold£115,000
12 Dec 202517, The Walk, Barnsley, S70 5UATerracedLeasehold£137,000
10 Sept 202515, The Walk, Barnsley, S70 5UATerracedFreehold£100,000
14 Oct 202548, Rockingham Close, Barnsley, S70 5XGDetachedLeasehold£120,000
04 Apr 202534, Rockingham Close, Barnsley, S70 5XGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£116,250

Schools

In the S70 5US postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S70 5US
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryTankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBirdwell Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryHoyland Common Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 5US

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S70 5US
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiSheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5TRWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miBirdwell Premier Convenience Store107 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5XFWalking directions to Birdwell Premier Convenience Store
0.3 miLondisDearne Valley Parkway, Barnsley, S70 5SZWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S70 5US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sherry Holling

Rockingham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephanie Peacock

Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley SouthE14001075
WardRockinghamE05000991
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BirdwellE02001536
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 028DE01007399
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S70 5US

Is S70 5US (Birdwell) safe?

The area around S70 5US records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near S70 5US?

The median sale price around S70 5US in Birdwell is £171,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S70 5US?

There are 4 schools close to S70 5US, including Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), Birdwell Primary School and Hoyland Common Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S70 5US?

S70 5US scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,054 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S70 5US (Birdwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S70 5US is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sherry Holling (Labour Party).