The S72 9LJ postcode is in Barnsley, Barnsley postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the S72 9LJ area, explore the S72 9LJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the S72 9LJ area, visit the S72 9LJ 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 | 13479 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Pudding Hill(0.80 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Robin Lane Holgate Almshouses(0.28 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Fitzwilliam(2.05 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(40.23 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 (0.59 mi) | Details |
| St Helen's CE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF9 4EG (0.88 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of S729LJ is 375 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 356 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 94 adults have Level 4, while 54 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (364), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (253).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (202), followed by No religion (150).
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 (79) followed by Routine occupations (46), and Small employers and own account workers (39).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (497), and 350 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1710) and European Union EU-14 (20).