Postcode S72 0DU is located in a rural town, within the North East ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Darfield & Great Houghton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year. The nearest station is Thurnscoe located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 0DU.
Darfield & Great Houghton near S72 0DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thurnscoe located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £287,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £153,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in North East
In the S72 0DU postcode area, located within Darfield & Great Houghton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 0DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 6A Rotherham Road, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0DB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.