S70 postcode: what it's like to live there
The S70 district covers Barnsley Town & Park Road, Worsbrough, Worsbrough Common. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in S70
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from S70 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in S70
- Bank End Primary Academy · S70 4AZ · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 16% in England
- Birdwell Primary School · S70 5XB · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 6% in England
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School · S70 6JL · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 36% in England
- Hunningley Primary Academy · S70 3DT · Outstanding (2023) · Top 8% in England
- Joseph Locke Primary School · S70 6JL · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 50% in England
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy · S70 1TS · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 26% in England
- Shawlands Primary School · S70 6JL · Remains Good (2024) · Top 41% in England
- The Forest Academy · S70 3NG · Outstanding (2023) · Top 40% in England
- The Mill Academy · S70 5EP · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 28% in England
- Ward Green Primary School · S70 5HJ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 39% in England
- Worsbrough Common Primary School · S70 4EB · Good (2024) · Top 49% in England
Secondary schools in S70
- Barnsley Academy · S70 3DL · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 42% in England
- Horizon Community College · S70 6PD · Remains Good (2023) · Top 42% in England
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards · S70 6FP · Outstanding (2024)
Nurseries and pre-schools in S70
- Kabuki Child Care Centre · S70 2FL · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Roos Private Nursery LTD · S70 2NZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Sandpit Nursery · S70 1AL · Good (Ofsted)
- Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery · S70 5NQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start · S70 4BD · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Kip McGrath Education Centre Barnsley South · S70 5AJ
- Little Acorns Nursery · S70 5HJ · Good (Ofsted)
- LITTLE JO'S DAY NURSERY LTD · S70 1TH
- Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School · S70 1TH · Good (Ofsted)
- Worsbrough Common Rising Stars · S70 4EB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in S70
- Burleigh Medical Centre · S70 1DR
- Huddersfield Road Surgery · S70 2LT
- The Grove Medical Practice · S70 1QE
- The Dove Valley Pms Practice · S70 5NZ
- The Kakoty Practice · S70 4NW
- Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice · S70 3NE
- Woodland Drive Medical Centre · S70 6QW
Neighbourhoods in S70
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of S70 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Town & Park Road | 32% | £130k | Very high | 9 min |
| Worsbrough | 23% | £177k | High | 7 min |
| Worsbrough Common | 15% | £130k | Very high | 6 min |
| Kendray | 11% | £168k | Very high | 6 min |
| Birdwell | 9% | £180k | Average | 9 min |
| Wilthorpe & Barugh Green | 5% | £235k | Average | 11 min |
| Ardsley & Stairfoot | 4% | £167k | High | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the S70 postcode?
S70 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Barnsley Town & Park Road, Worsbrough, Worsbrough Common, with 1,291 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in S70?
The typical home price across S70's neighbourhoods is £167k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in S70?
11 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a S70 postcode.
How long is the commute from S70?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Sheffield 51 minutes; Leeds 66 minutes.