Postcode S72 7HW (Barnsley)

Map showing S72 7HW and nearby postcodes

The postcode S72 7HW is located in Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. S72 7HW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

S72 7HW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of S72 7HW as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to S72 7HW is Dell Avenue which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Brierley Road/Dell Avenue and is 62 m away. The closest railway station is Moorthorpe Rail Station, 5.13 km away.

The closest primary school to S72 7HW (for ages 11 and under) is Milefield Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Outwood Academy Hemsworth.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Rose Cottage and is 13.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 8, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for S72 7HW is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Barnsley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to S72 7HW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to S72 7HW, and the approximate distance away.

Dell Avenue 52 m
Willow Dene Road 118 m
Park Road 148 m
Central Avenue 148 m
Michael's Estate 150 m
Lilydene Avenue 152 m
Wiseley Croft 169 m
Mount Avenue 190 m
Manor Crescent 205 m
Park Avenue 216 m
Clear View 224 m
Mount Pleasant 224 m
Shireoaks Way 224 m
Mount Road 225 m
Thistley Court 241 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode S72 7HW

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from S72 7HW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Milefield Primary School 707 m
Ladywood Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
995 m
Outwood Academy Shafton Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.22 km
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(October 10, 2013)
1.55 km
Shafton Primary Academy Good
(October 17, 2019)
2.07 km
Cherry Dale Primary School Outstanding
(November 13, 2014)
2.27 km
Birkwood Primary School Outstanding
(October 8, 2014)
2.32 km
Churchfield Primary School 2.34 km
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 18, 2021)
3.15 km
St Helen's CE Primary School Requires improvement
(June 6, 2019)
3.28 km
South Kirkby Academy Requires improvement
(June 5, 2019)
3.4 km
Compass Community School Hemsworth Good
(July 15, 2021)
3.53 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2019)
3.66 km
South Hiendley Primary School 3.73 km
Grove Lea Primary School 3.86 km
Sandhill Primary School Requires improvement
(November 17, 2021)
3.88 km
West End Academy Good
(July 2, 2019)
3.97 km
Outwood Academy Hemsworth 4.2 km
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Requires improvement
(May 10, 2018)
4.24 km
Carlton Primary Academy Requires improvement
(June 13, 2019)
4.48 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from S72 7HW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
12.79 km
J and S Autos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2018
12.79 km
McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
12.79 km
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
12.92 km
Trust Care Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 28, 2021
13.17 km
Cake your Day Retailers - other 4
Good
May 2, 2019
13.26 km
Claire's Bakes & Shakes Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 31, 2021
13.26 km
Denaby Main Primary Academy School/college/university 4
Good
April 30, 2019
13.26 km
Denaby Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 7, 2018
13.26 km
Little Einsteins Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 8, 2019
13.26 km
Denaby Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 23, 2017
13.28 km
BJ Thomas Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 31, 2017
13.36 km
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 31, 2017
13.36 km
Rose Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 8, 2018
13.36 km
Shawns Butchers Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 7, 2018
13.36 km
The Hot Chocolate Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 24, 2020
13.36 km
Friends Together Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2017
13.41 km
H I Weldrick Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
November 19, 2014
13.41 km
Dearne Valley Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 4, 2018
13.56 km
Doncaster Balti Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
November 3, 2021
13.56 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S72 7HW - Data from Apr 2022

Brierley Road/Dell Avenue Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Brierley Road/Dell Avenue Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Dell Avenue/Central Avenue Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Michaels Estate/Brierley Road Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Michaels Estate/Brierley Road Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Moorthorpe Rail Station Rail 5.13 km
Moorthorpe Rail Station Rail 5.16 km
Moorthorpe Rail Station Rail 5.17 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S72 7HW - Data from Dec 2021

Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 530 m
Addey Bottoms Valley 560 m
Spa Well Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Carr Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Ringstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
West Haigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Rakes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Houghton Common Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Frickley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Howell Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Cob Carr Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Hargate Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Storrs Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Rushworth Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for S72 7HW - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County South Yorkshire
Latitude 53.58108600
Longitude -1.37951800
OS Easting 441178
OS Northing 0409567
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2829
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Barnsley East
Electoral Ward North East
Local Authority District Barnsley
Region / Government Office Region Yorkshire and The Humber
European Electoral Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Sheffield City Region
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council South Yorkshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000016
Travel To Work Area Barnsley

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Barnsley
Cancer Alliance South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Barnsley CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Grimethorpe BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33010717
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Barnsley 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Barnsley 006A
Output Area / Small Area 8A1