S72 0DG 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00037270 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHERHAM ROAD, S72 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHAM ROAD, S72 0DG.
295
38
£ 32,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S72 0DG is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 0DG. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,000
3 sales · Mean £ 70,666
Semi-Detached
£ 96,000
3 sales · Mean £ 97,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S72 0DG is moderate at 51 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 Daily0.3 km
- ESSAR0.3 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Tavern0.1 km
- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.0 km
- Pizza Roma II0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe2.6 km
- Goldthorpe2.9 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rotherham Road/Edward Street0.0 km
- Rotherham Road/Turner Street0.1 km
- Rotherham Road/Thurnscoe Lane0.1 km
- Thurnscoe Lane/Byron Street0.2 km
- Thurnscoe Lane/Stonebridge Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S720DG · Data under Open Government Licence