Postcode S72 9BJ is located in a rural town, within the Hemsworth ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ryhill & South Hiendley area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ryhill & South Hiendley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Ryhill & South Hiendley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £34,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 9BJ.
Ryhill & South Hiendley near S72 9BJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £177,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £122,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemsworth
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Village Stores | 47-49 High Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, S72 9AH | Walking directions to Village Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.