The postcode S72 8GJ is located in Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in November 2020 and is an active postcode. S72 8GJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
S72 8GJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 8GJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to S72 8GJ is Wickstone Drive which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Snydale Road/Methley Street and is 353 m away. The closest railway station is Barnsley Rail Station, 5.16 km away.
The closest primary school to S72 8GJ (for ages 11 and under) is Churchfield Primary School.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for S72 8GJ is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Barnsley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to S72 8GJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to S72 8GJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode S72 8GJ
| Introduction | November 2020 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from S72 8GJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 348 m | |
| Cherry Dale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 13, 2014) | 803 m |
| Outwood Academy Shafton | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 875 m |
| Birkwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 8, 2014) | 939 m |
| Milefield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.41 km | |
| Shafton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Ladywood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 2.49 km |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 2.64 km |
| St Helen's Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 2.7 km |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 2.84 km |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2013) | 2.89 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 2.98 km |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | Academy | 3-16 | 3.23 km | |
| Springwell Special Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2018) | 3.46 km |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 3.63 km |
| Oakhill Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 3.8 km |
| Parkside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 24, 2018) | 3.81 km |
| South Hiendley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.87 km | |
| Meadstead Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 4.17 km |
| Burton Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 4.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from S72 8GJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris's Snax Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 13.83 km | |
| The Bubble Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2017 | 13.83 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2022 | 13.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S72 8GJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Snydale Road/Methley Street | 353 m | |
| Barnsley Road/Market Place | 359 m | |
| Snydale Road/Eveline Street | 380 m | |
| Snydale Road/Barnsley Road | 385 m | |
| Snydale Road/Barnsley Road | 397 m | |
| Barnsley Rail Station | 5.16 km | |
| Barnsley Rail Station | 5.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S72 8GJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Windmill Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Gander Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Sunny Bank Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Saville Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Hollins Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Addey Bottoms | Valley | 2.48 km |
| Storrs Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Horse Carr Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Major Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Cronk Hill | 2.67 km | |
| Pearson Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Tyers Hill | 2.74 km | |
| Lady Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Horse Carr Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Spa Well Plantation | 3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for S72 8GJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.57699100 |
| Longitude | -1.40913900 |
| OS Easting | 439221 |
| OS Northing | 0409093 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Barnsley East |
| Electoral Ward | Cudworth |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000016 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnsley |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Barnsley/Dearne Valley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Cudworth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33010703 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Barnsley 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Barnsley 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |