S72 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Street, 0.5km 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00037272 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL STREET, S72 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL STREET, S72 0AE.
262
43
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S72 0AE's 62% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0AE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
5 sales · Mean £ 103,870
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0AE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Daily0.4 km
- ESSAR0.4 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.8 km
- Sandhill Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.7 km
- Pizza Roma II0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe3.1 km
- Goldthorpe3.6 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/School Street0.1 km
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.1 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.3 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.3 km
- High Street/Crabtree Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S720AE · Data under Open Government Licence