The S72 8 postcode sector stands on the South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire border.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the S72 8 postcode sector is home to a bustling 13,032 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 321 postcodes already in use, this leaves 79 units available.
The largest settlements in the S72 8 postal code are Cudworth and Shafton.
The S72 8 Postcode shares a border with S72 9 (Brierley, South Hiendley), S71 3 (BARNSLEY, Carlton, New Lodge), S71 4 (Royston), S71 5 (BARNSLEY, Lundwood, Ardsley), S72 0 (Great Houghton, Little Houghton, Billingley), S72 7 (Grimethorpe) and WF4 2 (Havercroft, Ryhill, Notton).
The sector is within the post town of BARNSLEY.
S72 8 is a postcode sector within the S72 postcode district which is within the S Sheffield postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the S72 8 postal sector is the Barnsley Delivery Office and Cudworth Scale Payment Delivery Office.
The area of the S72 8 postcode sector is 4.06 square miles which is 10.51 square kilometres or 2,597.74 square acres.
Waterways within the S72 8 postcode sector include the River Dearne.
Map of the S72 8 Postcode Sector
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| S | 7 | 2 | Space | 8 | Letter | Letter |
Official List of Streets
Cudworth (146 Streets)
Shafton (62 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
Cudworth
CO-OPERATIVE STREETGrimethorpe
ENGINE LANECarlton
SHAW LANEBrierley
BARNSLEY ROADLundwood
STATION ROADBARNSLEY
PONTEFRACT ROADWeather Forecast for S72 8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 43.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Cudworth
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 56.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 72.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Cudworth
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Cudworth
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the S72 8 Postcode Sector
Birkwood Primary School
Community school
Darfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8HG
Head: Mr Daniel Wood
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2014-10-08 (3488 days ago)
Website: Visit Birkwood Primary School Website
Phone: 01226710447
Number of Pupils: 382
Cherry Dale Primary School
Community school
Royston Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8AA
Head: Mrs Karen Brown
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2014-11-13 (3452 days ago)
Website: Visit Cherry Dale Primary School Website
Phone: 01226719700
Number of Pupils: 315
Outwood Academy Shafton
Academy sponsor led
Engine Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE
Head: Principal Alison McQueen
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-27 (212 days ago)
Website: Visit Outwood Academy Shafton Website
Phone: 01226717730
Number of Pupils: 1367
Shafton Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
High Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8QA
Head: Mrs Jo-Anne Charalambous
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-10-17 (1653 days ago)
Website: Visit Shafton Primary Academy Website
Phone: 01226710386
Number of Pupils: 257
House Prices in the S72 8 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £192,273 | 51 | £177,744 | 40 | £157,198 | 43 | £161,197 | 35 |
| Semi-Detached | £110,790 | 97 | £110,839 | 70 | £96,779 | 59 | £97,135 | 68 |
| Terraced | £76,629 | 56 | £80,707 | 68 | £77,918 | 66 | £72,120 | 46 |
| Flats | £57,613 | 4 | £82,600 | 5 | £61,500 | 8 | £55,683 | 6 |
Important Postcodes S72 8 in the Postcode Sector
S72 8AA is the postcode for Cherrydale Primary School, Royston Road, and CHERRY DALE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROYSTON ROAD, CUDWORTH
S72 8HG is the postcode for Birkwood Primary School, Darfield Road
S72 8JR is the postcode for Cudworth Churchfield School, Snydale Road, MAIN BLOCK, Cudworth Churchfield Primary School, Snydale Road, GYM BLOCK, Cudworth Churchfield School, Snydale Road, and MAIN BLOCK, Cudworth Churchfield School, Snydale Road
S72 8LH is the postcode for Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Snydale Road, Cudworth Youth Club, Snydale Road, and Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Snydale Road, Cudworth
S72 8QA is the postcode for Shafton Primary Academy, High Street
S72 8RE is the postcode for Shafton Advanced Learning Centre, Engine Lane, and Shafton Advanced Learning Centre, Engine Lane, Shafton
S72 8SU is the postcode for Cudworth Centre, Carlton Street, and WHITE ROSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, THE CUDWORTH CENTRE, CARLTON STREET
S72 8UQ is the postcode for Barnsley M B C, Centre of Excellence, Robert Street
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