Is S70 6DX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

598 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of S70 6DX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
182
Shoplifting
95
Anti-social behaviour
90
Public order
55
Criminal damage & arson
53
Other theft
33
Burglary
26
Drugs
21

House prices

£175,537

Average price in Barnsley (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.5% year on year.

Terraced
£141,239
Semi-detached
£173,448
Detached
£277,348
Flat / maisonette
£92,791

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for S70 6DX specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near S70 6DX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near S70 6DX on Check Food Hygiene

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