Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAWTHORNE STREET, S72 8NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORNE STREET, S72 8NT.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S72 8NT — age 45, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8NT is a safe, established residential area on Hawthorne Street, 0.2km from Shafton in Cudworth and Shafton. Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k.

Census 2021 statistics for S72 8NT are sourced from Output Area E00037162 (shared with 7 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 8NT. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,500

1 sales · Mean £ 235,500

Terraced

£ 95,000

3 sales · Mean £ 96,266

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

S72 8NT has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary12
Public order9
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Shafton Primary Academy

Good272 pupils0.7 km
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Cherry Dale Primary School

Outstanding311 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • G Haslehurst & Son0.4 km
  • Go Local Extra (Shafton Costcutter)0.8 km
  • Premier0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Prissana's Thai Restaurant and Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sami's0.9 km
  • Smash and Dash at the Fox and Hounds0.9 km
  • Storehouse and Field0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Two Gates Fisheries0.8 km
  • The Butty Box0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds0.9 km
  • Shafton Village WMC0.7 km
  • The Singing Man0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam4.5 km
  • Barnsley6.6 km
  • Moorthorpe6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorne Street/Millside0.0 km
  • Redthorne Way/Henry Close0.2 km
  • Dog Hill/The Green0.2 km
  • Hawthorne Way/Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Sandybridge Lane/Queens Drive0.3 km