The S72 8WE postcode is in Barnsley, Barnsley postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the S72 8WE area, explore the S72 8WE Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | S72 |
| Ward | North East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Shafton & Upper Cudworth |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnsley |
| Police Force | South Yorkshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | North East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Barnsley East |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12413 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Shafton Two Gates(0.24 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is High Street/Manor View(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Fitzwilliam(3.15 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(38.84 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafton Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | S72 8QA (0.22 mi) | Details |
| Cherry Dale Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | S72 8AA (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Academy ShaftonSecondary, Good | 11-16 | S72 8RE (0.93 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of S728WE is 615 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1001), Between 55 to 64 (919), and Between 65 to 74 (802).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 601 people, followed by White and Black African with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 127 adults have Does not apply, while 100 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (257), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (221).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (304), followed by Christian (291).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (88) followed by Routine occupations (88), and Semi-routine occupations (70).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (437), and 316 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1546) and European Union EU-14 (10).