Postcode S70 6QX 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Penny Pie Park.
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 24.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from S70 6QX.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S70 6QX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penny Pie Park | Medium | Walking directions to Penny Pie Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pogmoor Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground |
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 6QX postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pogmoor Convenience Store | Westmoor Crescent, Barnsley, S75 2JU | Walking directions to Pogmoor Convenience Store |
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 6QX, 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.