S72 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manor Fields, 0.3km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00037266 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR FIELDS, S72 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR FIELDS, S72 0BF.
429
37
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0BF 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.
Area Character
S72 0BF is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0BF. The average age is 37.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 132,000
4 sales · Mean £ 131,500
Detached
£ 178,750
20 sales · Mean £ 180,345
Terraced
£ 93,000
4 sales · Mean £ 98,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 0BF has low crime rates — 39 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 Daily0.3 km
- ESSAR0.3 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sandhill Tavern0.7 km
- Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.6 km
- Pizza Roma II0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe2.9 km
- Goldthorpe3.4 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.2 km
- High Street/Pinefield Close0.2 km
- High Street/Mount Avenue0.3 km
- High Street/School Street0.3 km
- High Street/Pear Tree Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S720BF · Data under Open Government Licence