S72 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

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.