Postcode S70 6SZ is located in a minor urban area, within the Worsbrough ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Worsbrough area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Locke Park.
Worsbrough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Worsbrough has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from S70 6SZ.
Worsbrough near S70 6SZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Locke Park | Large | Walking directions to Locke Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ward Green Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ward Green Community Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £709,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £152,500 |
| Detached | 34 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £141,250 |
| Terraced | 21 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Worsbrough
In the S70 6SZ postcode area, located within Worsbrough, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S70 6SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Beverley Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6SJ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 6SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roy Bowser
Worsbrough - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.