S72 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Great Houghton in Great Houghton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S72 0AA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00037270 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, S72 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, S72 0AA.
295
38
£ 32,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S72 0AA is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0AA. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 79,000
9 sales · Mean £ 79,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0AA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrison's Daily0.4 km
- ESSAR0.4 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.7 km
- Sandhill Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.6 km
- Pizza Roma II0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe3.1 km
- Goldthorpe3.5 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/School Street0.1 km
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.1 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.2 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.2 km
- High Street/Mount Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S720AA · Data under Open Government Licence