S72 9HT is a safe, established residential area on Church Street, 0.8km from Pudding Hill in Brierley. Administratively it sits within North East ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S72 9HT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S72 9HT are sourced from Output Area E00037142 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, S72 9HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, S72 9HT.
546
37
£ 32,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S72 9HT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 77% 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. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S72 9HT. The average age is 37.4. 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
£ 275,000
8 sales · Mean £ 293,875
Terraced
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S72 9HT has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Shafton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brierley Village Club0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Brierley Off Licence and General Store0.2 km
- Brierley Post Office0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Huberys Fish & Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fitzwilliam4.2 km
- Moorthorpe5.2 km
- South Elmsall6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street/Grange Road0.0 km
- Church Street/Grange Road0.1 km
- Church Street/Church Court0.1 km
- Church Street/Church Drive0.1 km
- Cross Hill/Haldane Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S729HT · Data under Open Government Licence