Postcode S70 6FG is located in a minor urban area, within the Dodworth ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wilthorpe & Barugh Green area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.9 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 Dodworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has a moderate 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 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 33 ft away from S70 6FG.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S70 6FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dodworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Dodworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 51 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £143,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dodworth
In the S70 6FG postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keresforth Hall Road, Barnsley, S70 6NE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 6FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Waters
Dodworth - Elected 12 Dec 2024
Marie Tidball
Penistone and Stocksbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.