Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELM COTTAGES, S72 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM COTTAGES, S72 0AN.

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 0AN 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S72 0AN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S72 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Cottages, 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 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AN 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 0AN. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 107,000

5 sales · Mean £ 105,900

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

S72 0AN has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Burglary5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.5 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 Tavern0.8 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.7 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe3.1 km
  • Goldthorpe3.6 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/School Street0.1 km
  • High Street/Pear Tree Close0.2 km
  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.3 km
  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.3 km
  • High Street/Crabtree Drive0.4 km