Side-by-side comparison of S12 Sheffield and S72 Barnsley covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
S72 is the more affordable option at £155,000 median vs £180,000 in S12. S72 has lower recorded crime (2,813 vs 3,719 offences over 13 months). S12 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | S12 Sheffield | S72 Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £180,000 | £155,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,467 | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,719 | 2,813 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 97.4 | 26.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.3 | 95.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.