Postcode S70 6NN is located in a minor urban area, within the Kingstone area of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Worsbrough Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worsbrough Common is £32,979 per year. The median sale price in Kingstone is £132,000 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £200,000. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Locke Park.
Worsbrough Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,459 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Worsbrough Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Worsbrough Common is £32,979 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from S70 6NN.
Worsbrough Common near S70 6NN 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Locke Park | Large | Walking directions to Locke Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £1,380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £343,500 | £205 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £175,000 | £187 |
| Terraced | 89 | £125,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 9 | £100,000 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £72,750 | £109,000 | £71,150 |
| 2017 | £154,000 | £56,000 | £86,000 | £77,000 |
| 2018 | £324,750 | £81,000 | £110,000 | £76,000 |
| 2019 | £175,000 | £81,500 | £155,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £71,500 | £121,000 | £85,750 |
| 2021 | £312,500 | £72,250 | £119,250 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £276,500 | £98,000 | £140,000 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £80,000 | £144,500 | £106,000 |
| 2024 | £296,000 | £94,000 | £155,000 | £105,500 |
| 2025 | £243,500 | £92,500 | £147,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £338,500 | £103,500 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £104 | £112 | £103 | £89 |
| 2017 | £144 | £100 | £116 | £95 |
| 2018 | £168 | £132 | £115 | £97 |
| 2019 | £173 | £116 | £145 | £96 |
| 2020 | £90 | £138 | £134 | £100 |
| 2021 | £191 | £122 | £149 | £118 |
| 2022 | £185 | £132 | £169 | £129 |
| 2023 | £151 | £134 | £167 | £136 |
| 2024 | £237 | £146 | £172 | £133 |
| 2025 | £182 | £137 | £190 | £141 |
| 2026 | £235 | £161 | £187 | £150 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S70 6NN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | 267, Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 263, Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 273, Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1QL | Terraced | Freehold | £427,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 27, Keresforth Hall Road, Barnsley, S70 6NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Hudroyd House, Genn Lane, Barnsley, S70 6NW | Detached | Freehold | £709,000 |
In the S70 6NN postcode area, located within Worsbrough Common, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Worsbrough Common Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Trinity Academy St. Edwards | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shawlands Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2015. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S70 6NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keresforth Hall Road, Barnsley, S70 6NE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 159 Park Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1YL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1YJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Express | Highstone Road, Barnsley, S70 4EJ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 52 Agnes Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 1NH | Walking directions to Premier |
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 6NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Bullcock
Kingstone - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S70 6NN records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around S70 6NN in Kingstone is £132,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to S70 6NN, including Worsbrough Common Primary School (Good), Trinity Academy St. Edwards (Outstanding) and Shawlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
S70 6NN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S70 6NN is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Bullcock (Liberal Democrats).