Postcode S70 6BQ 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 Wilthorpe & Barugh Green area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Penny Pie Park.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,181 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from S70 6BQ.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S70 6BQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Penny Pie Park | Medium | Walking directions to Penny Pie Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pogmoor Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground |
| 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 6BQ postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Dev's | Alma Street, Barnsley, S70 6EF | Walking directions to Dev's |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6EB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S70 6BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.