Postcode report
Is S72 8EL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S72 8EL: area rating, property, schools and local change
S72 8EL is a postcode in Cudworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S72 8EL, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S72 8EL are local prosperity and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S72 8EL is based on Barnsley 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,292 residents, 1,363 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near S72 8EL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S72 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £165k from 117 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S72 8EL can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S72 8EL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S72 8EL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S72 8EL
Is S72 8EL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S72 8EL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S72 8EL?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S72 8EL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for S72 8EL?
LocaleIQ matched S72 8EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S72 8EL?
The latest median sold price is £165k based on 117 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S72 8EL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.