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S72 8SP

Engine Lane

North East

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Detailed insights for S72 8SP

Overview

Postcode S72 8SP 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 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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

1/10

The average income per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 8SP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
196.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.47(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(0%)
Public order
14.29(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.35(+9%)
Burglary
5.5(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
92.59%
Other White
10
3.7%
Caribbean
3
1.11%
Chinese
2
0.74%
Other Asian
2
0.74%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
29.57%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
40.15%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.71%
Social rents from council
17
12.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in North East

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£198
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £205K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£282,500£246
Semi-Detached64£155,000£186
Terraced41£131,000£180
Flats2£82,500£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North East in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the S72 8SP postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S72 8SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryShafton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOutwood Academy ShaftonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCherry Dale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S72 8SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dorothy Coates

North East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Jarvis

Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley NorthE14001074
WardNorth EastE05000987
ParishShaftonE04000051
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shafton & Upper CudworthE02001511
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 003BE01007331
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2004-10-01

Frequently asked questions about S72 8SP

Is S72 8SP (Shafton & Upper Cudworth) safe?

The area around S72 8SP 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.

What is the average house price near S72 8SP?

The median sale price around S72 8SP in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £162,000 (about £198 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S72 8SP?

There are 5 schools close to S72 8SP, including Shafton Primary Academy (Good), Outwood Academy Shafton (Good) and Cherry Dale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S72 8SP?

S72 8SP 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).

Who represents S72 8SP (Shafton & Upper Cudworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S72 8SP is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dorothy Coates (Labour Party).