Postcode S70 6RT is located in a minor urban area, within the Kingstone ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Barnsley Town & Park Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £34,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from S70 6RT.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S70 6RT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £243,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 98 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingstone
In the S70 6RT postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Locke Street, Barnsley, S70 6ND | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 6JR | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.