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S72

BARNSLEY

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S72 encompasses BARNSLEY and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £178,428
1yr change ▼ 0.1%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£178,428

▼ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

28.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

65% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

271 Mbps

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.

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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

£174K £176K £177K £179K £181K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

62

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.

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271.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S72 BARNSLEY

What is the average house price in S72 BARNSLEY?
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 BARNSLEY 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 is the population of S72 BARNSLEY?
The population of S72 (BARNSLEY) is approximately 367,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 22% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S72 BARNSLEY?
There are 10 schools in or near S72. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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