Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROTHERHAM ROAD, S72 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BZ 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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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 37, S72 0BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

S72 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotherham Road, 0.0km 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 0BZ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BZ 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 0BZ. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

S72 0BZ has low crime rates — 49 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 offences47
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.1 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
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe2.7 km
  • Goldthorpe3.1 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.4 km

Bus Stops

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