S72 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Normandale Road, 0.5km from Great Houghton in Great Houghton (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S72 0AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00037271 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMANDALE ROAD, S72 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMANDALE ROAD, S72 0AJ.
463
45
£ 32,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S72 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 39.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0AJ. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,000
10 sales · Mean £ 72,715
Semi-Detached
£ 143,750
2 sales · Mean £ 143,750
Detached
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0AJ has low crime rates — 33 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 Daily0.5 km
- ESSAR0.5 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Tavern0.8 km
- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.8 km
- Pizza Roma II0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe3.0 km
- Goldthorpe3.5 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/School Street0.3 km
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.3 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.4 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.4 km
- High Street/Crabtree Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S720AJ · Data under Open Government Licence