Postcode S70 6BJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Kingstone ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Barnsley Town & Park Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £39,910 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Locke Park.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £39,910 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S70 6BJ.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S70 6BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Locke Park | Large | Walking directions to Locke Park |
| 0.4 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £223,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 90 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingstone
In the S70 6BJ postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 6JR | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 52 Agnes Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Dev's | Alma Street, Barnsley, S70 6EF | Walking directions to Dev's |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Lower Thomas Street, Barnsley, S70 1LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6EB | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.