S72 0HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Avenue, 0.2km from Middlecliff in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S72 0HQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00037274 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS AVENUE, S72 0HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS AVENUE, S72 0HQ.
240
40
£ 32,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S72 0HQ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S72 0HQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 0HQ. The average age is 39.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
6 sales · Mean £ 103,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S72 0HQ is moderate at 66 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
All Saints Academy Darfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Houghton Main Welfare & Sports Club Ltd0.7 km
- Middlecliffe W M C0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mumbai Lounge0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The General Store0.2 km
- Cathill Service Station0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Goldthorpe2.8 km
- Thurnscoe3.0 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Middlecliff Lane/George Street0.2 km
- Middlecliff Lane/George Street0.2 km
- Middlecliff Lane/Rotherham Road0.2 km
- Rotherham Road/Middlecliff Lane0.3 km
- Middlecliff Lane/Rotherham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S720HQ · Data under Open Government Licence