The postcode S70 2BN is located in Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. S70 2BN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
S70 2BN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of S70 2BN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to S70 2BN is Western Street which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Victoria Road/Hopwood Street and is 69 m away. The closest railway station is Barnsley Rail Station, 720 m away.
The closest primary school to S70 2BN (for ages 11 and under) is Summer Lane Primary. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 5, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 110.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for S70 2BN is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Barnsley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to S70 2BN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to S70 2BN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode S70 2BN
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from S70 2BN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards | Academy | 11-16 | 463 m | |
| Summer Lane Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 581 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 20, 2013) | 653 m |
| Barnsley College | College | 14-99 | Outstanding (November 5, 2010) | 685 m |
| Shawlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 892 m |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 892 m |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 892 m |
| Queens Road Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Wilthorpe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 30, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Horizon Community College | Academy | 11-16 | 1.24 km | |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| Burton Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Gawber Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 21, 2013) | 1.68 km |
| Greenacre School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (January 18, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Athersley South Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.32 km | |
| Springwell Special Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2018) | 2.47 km |
| Laithes Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 3, 2018) | 2.62 km |
| Ward Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.63 km |
| The Forest Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 2.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S70 2BN - Data from Apr 2022
| Victoria Road/Hopwood Street | 69 m | |
| Victoria Road/Victoria Street | 110 m | |
| Huddersfield Road/Western Street | 182 m | |
| Victoria Road/Huddersfield Road | 194 m | |
| Huddersfield Road/Western Street | 199 m | |
| Barnsley Rail Station | 720 m | |
| Barnsley Rail Station | 750 m | |
| Dodworth Rail Station | 3.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S70 2BN - Data from Dec 2021
| The Fleets | 1.12 km | |
| Keresforth Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Day House Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Standhill Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Red Brook Plantation | 2.02 km | |
| Craven Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Cliffe Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Highstone Plantation | 2.22 km | |
| Needle Eye Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Measborough Hill | 2.41 km | |
| Stand Hill | 2.42 km | |
| Jarrett Royd Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Darley Cliff Plantation | 2.63 km | |
| Spring Wood | 2.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for S70 2BN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 110.6 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 29.98 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 110.7 | 15.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for S70 2BN - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.55716500 |
| Longitude | -1.48728900 |
| OS Easting | 434062 |
| OS Northing | 0406849 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Barnsley Central |
| Electoral Ward | Central |
| Local Authority District | Barnsley |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Sheffield City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | South Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000016 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnsley |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Barnsley |
| Cancer Alliance | South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Barnsley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Barnsley/Dearne Valley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Barnsley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33010754 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Barnsley 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Barnsley 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |