S72 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km 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 0AS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00037272 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, S72 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, S72 0AS.
262
43
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0AS 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 0AS'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0AS. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 98,000
3 sales · Mean £ 96,000
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0AS has low crime rates — 35 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 Kitchen0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.8 km
- Pizza Roma II0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe3.2 km
- Goldthorpe3.7 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne5.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.0 km
- High Street/School Street0.1 km
- High Street/Crabtree Drive0.3 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.3 km
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S720AS · Data under Open Government Licence