Postcode S70 6HU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Penny Pie Park.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from S70 6HU.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S70 6HU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penny Pie Park | Medium | Walking directions to Penny Pie Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pogmoor Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Dodworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £995,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £350,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £197,500 | £228 |
| Terraced | 26 | £153,000 | £194 |
| Flats | 5 | £144,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224,500 | £113,750 | £139,250 | £98,000 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £107,500 | £147,500 | £111,500 |
| 2018 | £242,000 | £97,250 | £148,000 | £99,998 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £72,475 | £138,975 | £100,250 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £104,950 | £146,500 | £108,500 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £124,000 | £160,000 | £133,875 |
| 2022 | £302,750 | £135,000 | £176,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £136,250 | £195,000 | £147,000 |
| 2024 | £317,500 | £136,500 | £172,500 | £150,500 |
| 2025 | £342,500 | £130,000 | £181,500 | £147,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £144,000 | £210,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £161 | £164 | £109 |
| 2017 | £189 | £150 | £165 | £142 |
| 2018 | £198 | £158 | £168 | £118 |
| 2019 | £208 | £150 | £166 | £130 |
| 2020 | £214 | £150 | £175 | £132 |
| 2021 | £229 | £155 | £179 | £166 |
| 2022 | £262 | £171 | £198 | £178 |
| 2023 | £267 | £179 | £199 | £168 |
| 2024 | £265 | £181 | £212 | £196 |
| 2025 | £292 | £191 | £216 | £188 |
| 2026 | £312 | £223 | £232 | £185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 6HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 10, Grosvenor Drive, Barnsley, S70 6HU | Detached | Freehold | £219,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 205, Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 60, Branksome Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6HX | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 2, Branksome Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6HX | Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 21, May Terrace, Barnsley, S70 6HS | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the S70 6HU postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | V T L Lucky | Parker Street, Barnsley, S70 6EG | Walking directions to V T L Lucky |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6EB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Green Apple Market | Stock's Lane, Barnsley, S70 2NN | Walking directions to Green Apple Market |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S70 6BN | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S70 6HU, 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
The area around S70 6HU records about 61 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 public order.
The median sale price around S70 6HU in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to S70 6HU, including Horizon Community College (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley (Good) and Joseph Locke Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S70 6HU is Barnsley, about 1,491 m away.
S70 6HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge covering S70 6HU is Marie Tidball (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Waters (Liberal Democrats).