Postcode S72 0HN is located in a rural village, within the Darfield ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Darfield & Great Houghton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.5 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 Goldthorpe located about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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 0HN.
Darfield & Great Houghton near S72 0HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goldthorpe located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Darfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £262,550 |
| Flats | 4 | £86,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £169,750 |
| Terraced | 26 | £116,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darfield
In the S72 0HN postcode area, located within Darfield & Great Houghton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Sandhill Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | All Saints Academy Darfield | Academy sponsor led | Good |
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.