S72 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thurnscoe Lane, 0.0km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00037266 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURNSCOE LANE, S72 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURNSCOE LANE, S72 0DA.
429
37
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0DA 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.
Area Character
S72 0DA is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0DA. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0DA has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrison's Daily0.1 km
- ESSAR0.1 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Tavern0.3 km
- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.2 km
- Pizza Roma II0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe2.7 km
- Goldthorpe3.1 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thurnscoe Lane/Stonebridge Lane0.0 km
- Rotherham Road/Thurnscoe Lane0.1 km
- High Street/Mount Avenue0.1 km
- Thurnscoe Lane/Byron Street0.1 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S720DA · Data under Open Government Licence