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S70 6JD

Rosedale Gardens

Dodworth

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Overview

Postcode S70 6JD 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Penny Pie Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from S70 6JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S70 6JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S70 6JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Barnsley

N/A

Walking directions to Barnsley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S70 6JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPenny Pie ParkMediumWalking directions to Penny Pie Park
0.4 miPogmoor Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground
0.4 miTown End ParkSmallWalking directions to Town End Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
6,310.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.47(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.7(-32%)
Burglary
6.46(+27%)
Public order
6(-32%)
Other theft
3.23(-51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
84.75%
Other White
35
9.89%
Roma
6
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Pakistani
2
0.56%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.4%
No qualifications
51
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.71%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
39.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
26.99%
Owns outright
40
24.54%
Social rents from council
6
3.68%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.07%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Dodworth

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £330K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Dodworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dodworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£350,000£297
Semi-Detached53£210,000£228
Terraced22£145,000£203
Flats5£144,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dodworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dodworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£182,000£143,000
2026£367,500£144,000£210,250£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dodworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dodworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dodworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dodworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 6JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 6JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 20253, Westbourne Terrace, Barnsley, S70 6HPDetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Sept 2025205, Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
24 Apr 202620, Langmere Close, Barnsley, S70 6BQFlatsLeasehold£95,000
19 Jan 202644, Langmere Close, Barnsley, S70 6BQFlatsLeasehold£95,000
30 May 202534, Langmere Close, Barnsley, S70 6BQFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the S70 6JD postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S70 6JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BarnsleyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHorizon Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryShawlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S70 6JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterDean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EXWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miV T L LuckyParker Street, Barnsley, S70 6EGWalking directions to V T L Lucky
0.3 miGreen Apple MarketStock's Lane, Barnsley, S70 2NNWalking directions to Green Apple Market
0.3 miPremierDodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6EBWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLondisSummer Lane, Barnsley, S70 6BNWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S70 6JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Waters

Dodworth - Elected 12 Dec 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Tidball

Penistone and Stocksbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenistone and StocksbridgeE14001423
WardDodworthE05000983
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilthorpe & Barugh GreenE02001520
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 012FE01007444
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S70 6JD

Is S70 6JD (Wilthorpe & Barugh Green) safe?

The area around S70 6JD 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.

What is the average house price near S70 6JD?

The median sale price around S70 6JD in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S70 6JD?

There are 10 schools close to S70 6JD, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley (Good), Horizon Community College (Good) and Shawlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S70 6JD?

The closest station to S70 6JD is Barnsley, about 1,387 m away.

How deprived is the area around S70 6JD?

S70 6JD 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).

Who represents S70 6JD (Wilthorpe & Barugh Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge covering S70 6JD is Marie Tidball (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Waters (Liberal Democrats).