Postcode district
S72: house prices and neighbourhoods
The S72 postcode district (Barnsley, Wakefield): 715 live postcodes across 8 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 3 October 2026.
Typical house price
£176,500
Median of 66 resales of existing houses in S72, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in S72
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Village | Barnsley | £155,000 | – | Below average income | Some signs |
| Darfield & Great Houghton | Barnsley | £155,000 | – | Below average income | Few signs |
| Grimethorpe & Brierley | Barnsley | £155,500 | – | Below average income | Moving the other way |
| Lundwood | Barnsley | £170,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Mixed signs |
| Shafton & Upper Cudworth | Barnsley | £164,500 | – | Below average income | Moving the other way |
| Hemsworth Town | Wakefield | £177,000 | – | Below average income | Few signs |
| Ryhill & South Hiendley | Wakefield | £157,000 | – | Below average income | Clear signs |
| South Kirkby | Wakefield | £165,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Mixed signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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