Postcode S75 2BL is located in a minor urban area, within the Old Town ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Wilthorpe & Barugh Green area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £41,600 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Penny Pie Park.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £41,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 33 ft away from S75 2BL.
Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S75 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £308,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 35 | £135,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Town
In the S75 2BL postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.