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 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 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 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £34,400 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 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
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.