S72 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km 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 0BX 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.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00037271 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S72 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S72 0BX.
463
45
£ 32,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S72 0BX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0BX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
school Local Schools
Sandhill Primary School
Gooseacre Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrison's Daily0.8 km
- ESSAR0.8 km
- Rotherham Road Pharmacy0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Aziz's Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Big Papas0.9 km
- Pizza Roma II0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe2.5 km
- Goldthorpe3.2 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: S720BX · Data under Open Government Licence