Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROTHERHAM ROAD, S72 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHAM ROAD, S72 0BW.

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

248

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S72 0BW is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S72 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotherham Road, 0.2km 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 0BW represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00037267 (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 0BW. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 123,000

5 sales · Mean £ 124,550

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

1 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

S72 0BW has low crime rates — 48 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 offences37
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 Kitchen0.2 km
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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

  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.0 km
  • High Street/Mount Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Thurnscoe Lane0.2 km
  • Thurnscoe Lane/Stonebridge Lane0.2 km