S72 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 705 active and 120 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S72 (24%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes S72 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S72 are around £290k, up 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S72 at 306 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S72 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S72 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S72 postcode area.
25,960
41
£ 34,667 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S72's 63% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £290k. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ladywood Primary School
Birkwood Primary School
Cherry Dale Primary School
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Carter Knowle Junior School
Holt House Infant School
Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Premier
- Premier
- Bains Premier News
- Baron Mini Market
- Brierley Off Licence and General Store
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Burntwood Court Hotel
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Barnsley Premier Leisure
- Brierley Village Club
- Bullet Sports & Social Club
- Cudworth Industrial Sports & Social Club
- Cudworth West End Institute & Club
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Drummond's Cafe
- Fletchers Foods
- Gather & Gather
- Grimethorpe Community Farm Cafe
- Home Farm Bakery
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda
- Co-operative
- L S J Supermarket
- Sainsbury's
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Huberys Fish & Chips
- Hung Wah
- Laki's Fish Bar
- Moo Lab
- Peace Garden
- + 25 more
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