Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGH STREET, S72 0AB House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

463

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

S72 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S72 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Great Houghton in Great Houghton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S72, S72 0AB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00037271 (shared with 16 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 0AB. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 139,000

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S72 0AB has low crime rates — 34 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 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Tavern0.6 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.6 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe3.0 km
  • Goldthorpe3.4 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street/School Street0.2 km
  • High Street/Pear Tree Close0.2 km
  • High Street/Mount Avenue0.3 km