Postcode report
S70 3DA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Barnsley
About S70 3DA: area rating, property, schools and local change
S70 3DA is a postcode in Stairfoot, Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S70 3DA, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S70 3DA are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S70 3DA is based on Barnsley 018 Census 2021. It covers 6,234 residents, 3,764 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near S70 3DA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S70 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £108k from 67 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S70 3DA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S70 3DA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S70 3DA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S70 3DA
Is S70 3DA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S70 3DA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S70 3DA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S70 3DA?
LocaleIQ matched S70 3DA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S70 3DA?
The latest median sold price is £108k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S70 3DA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.