The S72 9 Brierley Postcode Sector
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The S72 9 postcode sector stands on the South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the S72 9 postcode sector is home to 4,316 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 141 already in use, that leaves 259 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the S72 9 postal code are Brierley and South Hiendley.
The S72 9 Postcode shares a border with WF9 4 (Hemsworth), S72 8 (Cudworth, Shafton), WF9 3 (South Kirkby), S71 4 (Royston), S72 0 (Great Houghton, Little Houghton, Billingley), S72 7 (Grimethorpe), WF4 2 (Havercroft, Ryhill, Notton), WF9 5 (Fitzwilliam, Kinsley, Hemsworth) and DN5 7 (Sprotbrough, Barnburgh, Scawthorpe).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of BARNSLEY.
- S72 9 is in the S72 district, within the S Sheffield area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Barnsley Delivery Office, South Hiendley Scale Payment Delivery Office, Brierley Scale Payment Delivery Office.
- Area: 5.45 sq mi (14.12 km² / 3,489.77 acres).
Street list for S72 9
DOWNS HOUSE CLOSE
SOUTH HIENDLEY, Barnsley, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41806589
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| JAMES STREET | 41 |
| HIGH STREET | 38 |
| SOUTH MOOR ROAD B6273 | 36 |
| BRIERLEY ROAD | 34 |
| HILLTOP | 28 |
| SOUTHMOOR ROAD B6273 | 27 |
| SOUTHGATE | 24 |
| COMMON ROAD | 22 |
| THE RISE | 18 |
| HILLSIDE CRESCENT | 18 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 |
| Vehicle crime | 79 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Other crime | 37 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Beech Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9EJ
Head: Mrs Samantha Benson
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-10-10
Pupils: 209
South Hiendley Primary School
Academy converter
George Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9BY
Head: Mrs Sally Henshall
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-10-07
Pupils: 205
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £331,625 | 20 | £269,824 | 27 | £293,215 | 36 | £308,595 | 21 |
| Semi-detached | £176,609 | 17 | £189,711 | 19 | £180,343 | 22 | £188,438 | 32 |
| Terraced | £151,347 | 15 | £147,991 | 17 | £174,179 | 14 | £142,543 | 23 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £83,000 | 1 | £50,000 | 1 |
Important postcodes and buildings
S72 9BY is the postcode for South Hiendley Junior & Infant School, George Street, South Hiendley, and South Hiendley Junior & Infant School, George Street
S72 9DF is the postcode for The Felkirk School, High Well Hill Lane, and High Well School, High Well Hill Lane
S72 9EJ is the postcode for BRIERLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, BEECH CLOSE, BRIERLEY, and Brierley C of E Primary School, Beech Close
Administrative coverage
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Maps and visuals
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| S | 7 | 2 | Space | 9 | Letter | Letter |
Weather forecast for S72 9
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