Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGH STREET, S72 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, S72 0AA.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.4 km
  • ESSAR0.4 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.7 km
  • Sandhill Tavern0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.1 km
fastfood

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