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S70

BARNSLEY

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S70 covers BARNSLEY in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £175,901
1yr change ▲ 5.9%
Crime 81% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£175,901

▲ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% below national avg

Crime Rate

147.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

Property Prices in S70

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S70 is £175,901, which is 24% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S70 cost 38.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S70 have risen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £294,978 251
Semi-detached £172,145 584
Terraced £119,123 1000
Flat £104,359 146
All types £175,901 2079

5-Year Price History

£171K £174K £176K £179K £181K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in S70

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 147.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S70 has a crime rate significantly 81% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
54.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in S70

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S70 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shawlands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Joseph Locke Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
Barnsley College Post-16 Not inspected mi
Barnsley Academy Secondary Good mi

3

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,770

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S70 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S70 is collected by Barnsley. The Band D rate is £2,033/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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S70 — BARNSLEY

Area Summary

S70 (BARNSLEY) offers affordable property prices (£175,901, 39% below national average), higher-than-average crime (81% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about S70 BARNSLEY

What is the average house price in S70 BARNSLEY?
The average house price in S70 (BARNSLEY) is £175,901, based on 2079 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.9% over the past year.
Is S70 BARNSLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in S70 is above the national average (147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (54.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of S70 BARNSLEY?
The population of S70 (BARNSLEY) is approximately 251,770 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in S70?
The average broadband download speed in S70 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in S70 BARNSLEY?
There are 16 schools in or near S70. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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