Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLD HALL WALK, S72 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HALL WALK, S72 0BE.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0BE 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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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S72 0BE is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

S72 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Hall Walk, 0.2km 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00037267 (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 0BE. The average age is 45.1. 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

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 118,000

1 sales · Mean £ 118,000

Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

S72 0BE has low crime rates — 44 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 offences36
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.1 km
  • ESSAR0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Tavern0.5 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.4 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe2.9 km
  • Goldthorpe3.3 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.0 km
  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.0 km
  • High Street/Mount Avenue0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Thurnscoe Lane0.3 km
  • Thurnscoe Lane/Stonebridge Lane0.3 km