Postcode S72 8PW is located in an urban city, within the North East ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shafton & Upper Cudworth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.1 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 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,413 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 8PW.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8PW 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 2.8 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 8PW postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shafton Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | South Hiendley Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 8PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.