S72 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Great Houghton in Great Houghton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S72 0AT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 26.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00037272 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, S72 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, S72 0AT.
262
43
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 43, S72 0AT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0AT. 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
Detached
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 335,600
Terraced
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0AT has low crime rates — 32 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 Daily0.6 km
- ESSAR0.6 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Tavern0.9 km
- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.8 km
- Pizza Roma II0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe3.3 km
- Goldthorpe3.7 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne5.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.1 km
- High Street/School Street0.1 km
- High Street/Crabtree Drive0.3 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.4 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S720AT · Data under Open Government Licence