Postcode S72 9BU is located in a rural village, 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 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 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 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 9BU.
Ryhill & South Hiendley near S72 9BU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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 | 53 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemsworth
In the S72 9BU postcode area, located within Ryhill & South Hiendley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S72 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Village Stores | 47-49 High Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, S72 9AH | Walking directions to Village Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield 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.