Barnsley · S72

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Covering Brierley, Cudworth, Grimethorpe, Shafton, South Hiendley, including Darfield & Great Houghton, Hemsworth, North East. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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S72 (Brierley) in a nutshell

S72 covers Brierley, Cudworth, Grimethorpe, Shafton, South Hiendley, in Barnsley and Wakefield. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for S72

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Two councils in one district

S72 is split between Barnsley and Wakefield. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

S72 stretches across Cudworth, Darfield & Great Houghton, Hemsworth and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'S72', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Barnsley: 26.1% terraced, 46.3% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Barnsley page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does S72 cover?

S72 (Brierley, Cudworth, Grimethorpe, Shafton, South Hiendley) includes the wards of Cudworth, Darfield & Great Houghton, Hemsworth, North East, South Elmsall & South Kirkby (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to S72?

Neighbouring districts include S73 (Brampton), S71 (Ardsley), WF9 (Badsworth), S70 (Central Barnsley), S74 (Elsecar) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering S72 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in S72?

About 10,636 households and 25,333 residents at the 2011 Census, across 715 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is S72 in?

S72 sits in Barnsley, Wakefield (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North, Barnsley South, Normanton and Hemsworth.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
S72 1
Areas covered
Brierley, Cudworth, Grimethorpe, Shafton, South Hiendley 2
Active postcodes
715 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,636 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,333 2
Electoral wards
Cudworth, Darfield & Great Houghton, Hemsworth, North East, South Elmsall & South Kirkby 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Barnsley North, Barnsley South, Normanton and Hemsworth 4
Local authority
Barnsley, Wakefield 4
Households privately renting (Barnsley built-up area)
20.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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