Postcode S72 8TZ 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.2 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 Barnsley located about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,953 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from S72 8TZ.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8TZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnsley located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Cudworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £161,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £135,570 |
10 year median price trend in Cudworth
In the S72 8TZ postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 8TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fulton's Foods | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S72 8JP | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S72 8FH | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.