Postcode S70 6EQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 122.1 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Pogmoor Recreation Ground.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from S70 6EQ.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S70 6EQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pogmoor Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Churchfields Peace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields Peace Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £146,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £96,250 |
| Terraced | 97 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingstone
In the S70 6EQ postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | V T L Lucky | Parker Street, Barnsley, S70 6EG | Walking directions to V T L Lucky |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6EB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Green Apple Market | Stock's Lane, Barnsley, S70 2NN | Walking directions to Green Apple Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S70 6BN | Walking directions to Londis |
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 6EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Bullcock
Kingstone - 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.