Area Information for Barnsley, S72 7HY

This postcode in Barnsley is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the North East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Barnsley North. This page combines information for the address Barnsley, S72 7HY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of S72 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in September 2001. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Barnsley
Ward North East
Constituency Barnsley North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Barnsley, S72 7HY - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Barnsley North East), and the South Yorkshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Barnsley, S72 7HY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 25
Terraced 32
Flat (Purpose-Built) 4
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 68
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Barnsley contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 16
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 33
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 74

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 12
Two People 26
Three People 16
Four People 10
Five People 4
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 70

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Barnsley consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 12
Family Household 52
Other Household 3
Total 67

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 22
Deprived In One Dimension 25
Deprived In Two Dimensions 11
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 68

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Barnsley North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 87
Female 99
Total 186

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around S72 7HY has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 28
5-9 16
10-14 10
15-19 11
20-24 24
25-29 24
30-34 13
35-39 15
40-44 12
45-49 8
50-54 4
55-59 3
60-64 10
65-69 2
70-74 0
75-79 0
80-84 2
85+ 1
Total 183

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode S72 7HY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 64
Married 47
Separated 7
Divorced 6
Widowed 3
Total 127

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 80
Good 66
Fair 29
Bad 8
Very Bad 5
Total 188

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 18
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 12
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 32
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14
No GCSEs or Equivalent 37
Other 6
Total 124

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 174
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 2
Pakistani 1
Black African 6
Total 185

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 154
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 185

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 154
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 186

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to S72 7HY.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 108
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 99
Christian 76
Buddhist 1
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 5
Total 187

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 42
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 7
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 9
Total 125

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 2
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 69

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 1
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 14
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 10
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 8
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 19
Semi-Routine Occupation 35
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 8
Total 123

Barnsley, S72 7HY is within the Barnsley North East policing neighbourhood, under the South Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near S72 7HY
Neighbourhood Team Address Barnsley North East
Manor Road
Barnsley
S72 8DG
Force Website: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to S72 7HY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for S72 7HY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, approximately 3.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Moorthorpe 3.4 miles
Thurnscoe 3.6 miles
Fitzwilliam 4 miles
Goldthorpe 4 miles
South Elmsall 4.2 miles
Barnsley 4.2 miles
Wombwell 4.2 miles
Bolton-upon-Dearne 4.8 miles
Elsecar 5.6 miles
Darton 6.3 miles
Dodworth 6.5 miles
Swinton (South Yorks) 6.9 miles
Mexborough 6.9 miles
Streethouse 7 miles
Featherstone 7.2 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg 7.4 miles
Silkstone Common 8 miles
Adwick 8.2 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate 8.4 miles
Conisbrough 8.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest is Milefield Primary School, approximately 570 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest is Outwood Academy Shafton, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Outwood Academy Shafton 1.3 miles May 2025
Outwood Academy Carlton 2.9 miles January 2019
    
Outwood Academy Hemsworth 3.1 miles March 2025
Netherwood Academy 3.1 miles March 2024
    
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (All Through) 3.2 miles April 2025
Springwell Alternative Academy 3.3 miles November 2017
    
Barnsley Academy 4 miles January 2020
    
Minsthorpe Community College 4.1 miles March 2014
    
Astrea Academy Dearne 4.4 miles May 2023
    
Trinity Academy St. Edwards 5.2 miles May 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest is BHF Highgate Surgery, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
BHF Highgate Surgery 230 yards
Brierley Medical Centre 230 yards
Grimethorpe Surgery 230 yards
Dr John Harban 1.5 miles
Grimethorpe Surgery, Cudworth 1.5 miles
The Rose Tree Pms Practice 1.5 miles
Shafton Surgery 1.6 miles
Hollygreen Practice 2 miles
South Hiendley Surgery 2.3 miles
Southmoor Surgery 2.6 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest is Grimethorpe and Shafton Dental Practice, approximately 350 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest is Kendray Hospital, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kendray Hospital 3.6 miles
Cygnet Pindar House 4.2 miles
Barnsley Hospital 5 miles
Wathwood Hospital 6 miles
Montagu Hospital 6.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Barnsley, S72 7HY. The nearest is Norwood & Perrin, approximately 1.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.