Is S72 0AX a safe place to live?

Yes, S72 0AX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 33 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S72 0AX?

The average property price in S72 0AX is currently around £150k.

What is the population of S72 0AX?

The population for the S72 0AX area is approximately 241 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

PARK LANE, S72 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, S72 0AX.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10

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7/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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3/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S72 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S72 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Lane, 0.9km 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 spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00037265 (shared with 7 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 0AX. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 147,500

6 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

S72 0AX has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17

Public order5

Criminal damage and arson5

Vehicle crime5

Other theft4

school Local Schools

Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Morrison's Daily0.8 km
ESSAR0.8 km
Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Aziz's Kitchen0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Pizza Roma II0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thurnscoe3.5 km
Goldthorpe3.9 km
Bolton-On-Dearne5.2 km

Bus Stops

High Street/Crabtree Drive0.2 km
High Street/Pear Tree Close0.3 km
High Street/School Street0.3 km