S72 — BARNSLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S72

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S72 is £178,428, which is 23% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S72 cost 37.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S72 have fallen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£283,357	296
Semi-detached	£155,395	476
Terraced	£118,818	413
Flat	£76,923	13
All types	£178,428	1253

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S72

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S72 has a crime rate well 65% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S72

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S72 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Birkwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cherry Dale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Lift Shafton	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Outwood Academy Shafton	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

22.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S72 are 271.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

271.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S72 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S72 — BARNSLEY

Area Summary

S72 (BARNSLEY) offers affordable property prices (£178,428, 38% below national average), low crime (65% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (271 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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S71

BARNSLEY

£206K

▼ 25.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S72?

The average house price in S72 (BARNSLEY) is £178,428, based on 1253 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.1% over the past year.

Is S72 a safe area to live?

Crime in S72 is significantly below the national average (28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S72?

There are 10 schools in or near S72. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in S72?

Council tax in S72 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S72?

The average broadband download speed in S72 is 271 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S72 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in S72 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 367,666.