Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

POTTS CRESCENT, S72 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTS CRESCENT, S72 0BT.

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 0BT 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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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

S72 0BT 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.

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

S72 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Potts Crescent, 0.3km 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 0BT represents 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BT 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 0BT. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

S72 0BT 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour6
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 Tavern0.6 km
  • Sandhill Golf Clubhouse0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aziz's Kitchen0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurnscoe2.9 km
  • Goldthorpe3.4 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne4.7 km

Bus Stops

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