Postcode S72 8RB 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 high crime levels, with around 89.1 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 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,603 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 high crime rate, with approximately 89.1 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from S72 8RB.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8RB 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.
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 8RB postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.