Postcode S72 8RA is located in a minor urban area, 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 very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam, about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Plumpton Park.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from S72 8RA.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8RA 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 3.3 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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £198 per square foot) in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £282,500 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £155,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 41 | £131,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 2 | £82,500 | £123 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,500 | £117,500 | £70,000 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £105,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £164,000 | £107,500 | £89,500 |
| 2019 | £185,000 | £119,000 | £102,500 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £110,000 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £121,000 | £102,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £138,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £140,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £273,500 | £155,000 | £128,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £155,000 | £124,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £120 | £89 |
| 2017 | £171 | £119 | £107 |
| 2018 | £156 | £123 | £102 |
| 2019 | £160 | £125 | £105 |
| 2020 | £186 | £129 | £107 |
| 2021 | £194 | £142 | £120 |
| 2022 | £219 | £148 | £141 |
| 2023 | £236 | £173 | £157 |
| 2024 | £242 | £171 | £162 |
| 2025 | £251 | £179 | £186 |
| 2026 | £224 | £192 | £170 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S72 8RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 11, Hazledene Road, Barnsley, S72 8QZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 24, Weetshaw Close, Barnsley, S72 8PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 3, High Street, Barnsley, S72 8QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 27, Brierley Road, Barnsley, S72 8QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £116,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 3, Bleak Avenue, Barnsley, S72 8QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £144,500 |
In the S72 8RA 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 8RA
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S72 8RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dorothy Coates
North East - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S72 8RA records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around S72 8RA in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £162,000 (about £198 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to S72 8RA, including Shafton Primary Academy (Good), Cherry Dale Primary School (Outstanding) and Outwood Academy Shafton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
S72 8RA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S72 8RA is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dorothy Coates (Labour Party).