Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

PINFIELD CLOSE, S72 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINFIELD CLOSE, S72 0BG.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S72 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S72 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pinfield Close, 0.4km 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 0BG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% 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. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00037271 (shared with 16 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 0BG. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 138,500

6 sales · Mean £ 126,883

Detached

£ 167,500

4 sales · Mean £ 165,500

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

S72 0BG has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Tavern0.6 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.6 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe3.0 km
  • Goldthorpe3.4 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.1 km
  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.2 km
  • High Street/School Street0.2 km
  • High Street/Pear Tree Close0.2 km
  • High Street/Mount Avenue0.3 km