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S72 8FG

Cudworth

Barnsley

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Detailed insights for S72 8FG

Overview

Postcode S72 8FG 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 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 3.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Plumpton Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £33,200 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from S72 8FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnsley located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S72 8FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlumpton ParkSmallWalking directions to Plumpton Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
2,063.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
96.91%
Other White
10
2.81%
Roma
1
0.28%
Total population: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.84%
Owns with a mortgage
38
24.84%
Social rents from council
17
11.11%
Other social rented
3
1.96%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Cudworth

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Cudworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cudworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cudworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£264,000
Flats3£85,000
Semi-Detached71£160,000
Terraced38£139,500

10 year median price trend in Cudworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cudworth.

Schools

In the S72 8FG postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S72 8FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCherry Dale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryShafton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryChurchfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 8FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S72 8FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Gate Way, Barnsley, S72 8WLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.