Postcode S72 8WL 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 105.0 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 3.2 miles away. There are 3 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 8WL.
Shafton & Upper Cudworth near S72 8WL 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Plumpton Park | Small | Walking directions to Plumpton Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £155,000 |
| Detached | 41 | £294,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £82,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in North East
In the S72 8WL 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 8WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Gate Way, Barnsley, S72 8WL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for S72 8WL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.