Postcode S72 8WD 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 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Plumpton Park.
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 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 of residents in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £33,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 8WD.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8WD 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Plumpton Park | Small | Walking directions to Plumpton Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 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 | 44 | £292,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in North East
In the S72 8WD postcode area, located within Shafton & Upper Cudworth, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 8WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Gate Way, Barnsley, S72 8WL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.