OLD CROWN GARDENS, S72 0BN House Prices & Local Information

S72 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Crown Gardens, 0.5km 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 0BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% 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 £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00037271 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.