Postcode S72 7AZ 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 Grimethorpe & Brierley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grimethorpe Welfare Park.
Grimethorpe & Brierley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Grimethorpe & Brierley has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £32,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 7AZ.
Grimethorpe & Brierley near S72 7AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grimethorpe Welfare Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grimethorpe Welfare Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 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 | 44 | £292,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in North East
In the S72 7AZ postcode area, located within Grimethorpe & Brierley, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 7AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | High Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7LT | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.