Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

GARRABY CLOSE, S72 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRABY CLOSE, S72 0BQ.

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 0BQ 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
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S72 0BQ — age 45, 73% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garraby Close, 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

S72 0BQ has low crime rates — 35 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
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.5 km
  • ESSAR0.5 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Tavern0.9 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.8 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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