Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S72 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S72 0AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S72 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 43, S72 0AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S72 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00037272 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0AP. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S72 0AP 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Burglary5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.5 km
  • ESSAR0.5 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.8 km
  • Sandhill Tavern0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.8 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe3.2 km
  • Goldthorpe3.6 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Pear Tree Close0.0 km
  • High Street/School Street0.0 km
  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.3 km
  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.4 km
  • High Street/Crabtree Drive0.4 km