Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

PLEASANT AVENUE, S72 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLEASANT AVENUE, S72 0BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

429

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S72 0BS 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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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S72 0BS's 65% ownership and 37-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. Property prices are trending up 100.0% year-on-year.

home £130,166 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S72 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pleasant Avenue, 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 100.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00037266 (shared with 10 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 0BS. 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

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 131,500

6 sales · Mean £ 138,333

Terraced

£ 90,000

3 sales · Mean £ 94,333

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

S72 0BS has low crime rates — 42 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
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily0.2 km
  • ESSAR0.2 km
  • Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sandhill Tavern0.5 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Big Papas0.5 km
  • Pizza Roma II0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe2.8 km
  • Goldthorpe3.3 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Rotherham Road/Oak Haven Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street/Pinefield Close0.2 km
  • High Street/Mount Avenue0.2 km
  • Thurnscoe Lane/Stonebridge Lane0.3 km
  • Rotherham Road/Thurnscoe Lane0.3 km