S72 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milton Street, 0.5km from Great Houghton in Great Houghton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00037272 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILTON STREET, S72 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON STREET, S72 0AD.
262
43
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S72 0AD is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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 0AD. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 98,000
5 sales · Mean £ 103,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0AD has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Tavern0.7 km
- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.7 km
- Pizza Roma II0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe3.2 km
- Goldthorpe3.6 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/School Street0.1 km
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.1 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.3 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.3 km
- High Street/Mount Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S720AD · Data under Open Government Licence