The S72 9HG postcode is in Barnsley, Barnsley postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the S72 9HG area, explore the S72 9HG Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the S72 9HG area, visit the S72 9HG House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | S72 |
| Ward | North East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Grimethorpe & Brierley |
| 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 | 2829 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting rural retirement / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Windmill Hill(0.59 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Moorthorpe(2.57 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(40.35 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | S72 9EJ (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Ladywood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | S72 7JX (0.87 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY(0.98 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bhf highgate surgeryActivethe grimethopre centre, acorn way, grimethorpe, barnsley, south yorkshire | 01226707414 | S72 7NZ |
| brierley medical centreActivebarnsley healthcare fed, grimethorpe ctr,acorn way, barnsley, south yorkshire | 01226711278 | S72 7NZ |
| grimethorpe surgeryActivethe grimethorpe centre, acorn way, grimethorpe, barnsley, south yorkshire | 01226716809 | S72 7NZ |
The population of S729HG is 455 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1592), Between 25 to 34 (1180), and Between 55 to 64 (1035).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 426 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 108 adults have No qualifications, while 70 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (317), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (270).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (226), followed by Christian (218).
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 Routine occupations (70) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (56), and Small employers and own account workers (44).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (564), and 307 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2015) and European Union EU-8 (43).