Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGH STREET, S72 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

241

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S72 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 83% 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 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.8km 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 0AZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £248k.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00037265 (shared with 7 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 0AZ. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 248,000

1 sales · Mean £ 248,000

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

S72 0AZ has low crime rates — 34 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 offences17
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Vehicle crime5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.8 km
  • ESSAR0.8 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pizza Roma II0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe3.4 km
  • Goldthorpe3.9 km
  • Moorthorpe5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Crabtree Drive0.0 km
  • High Street/Pear Tree Close0.4 km
  • High Street/School Street0.4 km