Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOUNT AVENUE, S72 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT AVENUE, S72 0BP.

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

429

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0BP 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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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S72 0BP's 65% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 68.9% year-on-year.

home £121,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S72 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Avenue, 0.1km 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 68.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00037266 (shared with 10 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 0BP. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 122,333

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

S72 0BP has low crime rates — 43 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 offences40
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.1 km
  • ESSAR0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Tavern0.4 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.4 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe2.8 km
  • Goldthorpe3.2 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Mount Avenue0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.2 km
  • Thurnscoe Lane/Stonebridge Lane0.2 km
  • Rotherham Road/Thurnscoe Lane0.2 km