Is S72 8DB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

69 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of S72 8DB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
28
Anti-social behaviour
12
Burglary
7
Criminal damage & arson
6
Public order
5
Vehicle crime
4
Drugs
2
Other theft
2

House prices

£175,733

Average price in Barnsley (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 6.0% year on year.

Terraced
£140,981
Semi-detached
£173,748
Detached
£278,251
Flat / maisonette
£92,973

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for S72 8DB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near S72 8DB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near S72 8DB on Check Food Hygiene

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