S72 postcode: what it's like to live there
The S72 district covers Grimethorpe, Cudworth and Shafton, Darfield. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in S72
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from S72 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in S72
- Birkwood Primary School · S72 8HG · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 34% in England
- Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · S72 9EJ · Good (2024) · Top 8% in England
- Cherry Dale Primary School · S72 8AA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 47% in England
- Churchfield Primary School · S72 8JR · Good (2024) · Top 44% in England
- Ladywood Primary School · S72 7JX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 26% in England
- Lift Shafton · S72 8QA · Improved significantly (2024) · Top 33% in England
- Milefield Primary School · S72 7BH · Good (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Sandhill Primary School · S72 0EQ · Good (2024) · Bottom 47% in England
- South Hiendley Primary School · S72 9BY · Good (2022) · Bottom 50% in England
Secondary schools in S72
- Outwood Academy Shafton · S72 8RE · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in S72
- Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery · S72 9HN · Good (Ofsted)
- Grimethorpe Family Centre · S72 7BH · Good (Ofsted)
- Marys Little Lambs Childcare · S72 7BB · Good (Ofsted)
- Playdays Nursery · S72 7HZ
- Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School) · S72 8HG
- Marys Little Lambs Cudworth · S72 8UQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Sidcop Road Community Nursery · S72 8TQ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Wonderland Nursery · S72 8UT · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in S72
- Bhf Highgate Surgery · S72 7NZ
- Brierley Medical Centre · S72 7NZ
- Grimethorpe Surgery · S72 7NZ
- The Rose Tree Pms Practice · S72 8SU
Neighbourhoods in S72
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of S72 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimethorpe & Brierley | 30% | £162k | High | 10 min |
| Cudworth Village | 23% | £165k | High | 7 min |
| Shafton & Upper Cudworth | 21% | £164k | High | 7 min |
| Darfield & Great Houghton | 15% | £158k | High | 10 min |
| Ryhill & South Hiendley | 9% | £172k | Average | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the S72 postcode?
S72 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Grimethorpe, Cudworth and Shafton, Darfield, with 715 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in S72?
The typical home price across S72's neighbourhoods is £164k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in S72?
9 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a S72 postcode.
How long is the commute from S72?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 60 minutes; Sheffield 61 minutes.