Postcode S72 8AL is located in a minor urban area, within the Cudworth ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shafton & Upper Cudworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Plumpton Park.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from S72 8AL.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plumpton Park | Small | Walking directions to Plumpton Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Cudworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £267,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £161,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £133,140 |
10 year median price trend in Cudworth
In the S72 8AL postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Gate Way, Barnsley, S72 8WL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.