Postcode S72 9LD is located in a rural hamlet, within the North East ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Grimethorpe & Brierley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £39,207 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Grimethorpe & Brierley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Grimethorpe & Brierley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% 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 per household in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £39,207 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from S72 9LD.
Grimethorpe & Brierley near S72 9LD 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £287,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £153,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in North East
In the S72 9LD postcode area, located within Grimethorpe & Brierley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.