Cost of Living in S72
Barnsley
S72 at a glance
Postcode district (S72)£146k
Median home price
1,678
Sales (last 5y)
-48%
vs national median
£144
Est. council tax / mo
2.7/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the S72 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in S72
Postcode district (S72)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £270,000 | 494 | −£140k |
| Semi-detached | £145,000 | 778 | −£115k |
| Terraced | £110,000 | 736 | −£108k |
| Flat | £70,000 | 22 | −£162k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in S72
Band C
Estimated band
£1,733
Estimated annual cost
£144
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (S72)S72 sits at an average deprivation decile of 2.7 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 18 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 48% less than the national median.