Postcode S72 9HG is located in a rural town, within the North East ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Grimethorpe & Brierley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Grimethorpe & Brierley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Grimethorpe & Brierley has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £32,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 9HG.
Grimethorpe & Brierley near S72 9HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £89,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £156,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in North East
In the S72 9HG postcode area, located within Grimethorpe & Brierley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Ladywood Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.