About Little Houghton

Little Houghton is a small village located in South Yorkshire, England, within the S72 postcode area. This community is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern housing. The village is surrounded by open countryside, providing opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Local amenities include a primary school and a few shops, catering to the daily needs of residents. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities. Little Houghton offers a quiet lifestyle while being close enough to larger urban areas for additional services and activities.

School Ratings in Little Houghton

Little Houghton is served by 104 schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Little Houghton

Property prices average £159K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £130K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Little Houghton

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Vehicle crime accounts for the highest share in Little Houghton, with 38 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Little Houghton

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Little Houghton is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Little Houghton

Most properties in Little Houghton can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,853 sales

Average Price £159K
£200 — £12.72M
Detached £238K 946
Semi £130K 1,391
Terraced £103K 1,316
Flat £60K 49

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

72 Primary
12 Secondary
20 Other
Sandhill Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Darfield Family Centre Good 0.8 miles All Saints Academy Darfield Primary Requires Improvement 0.8 miles Upperwood Academy Primary Good 1.2 miles Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Primary Good 1.3 miles The Robert Ogden School Good 1.5 miles St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Gooseacre Primary Academy Primary 1.7 miles Netherwood Academy Secondary Good 1.8 miles Highgate Primary Academy Primary Good 2 miles Dearne Family Centre Good 2 miles Heather Garth Primary School Academy Primary Good 2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Little Houghton IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Little Houghton as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
2/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
6/10
7,163 Children (0-15) 19%
22,895 Working Age 62%
9,175 Older (60+) 25%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 48.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 23.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Little Houghton 207 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Little Houghton is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

79 Violence & Sexual Offences
38 Vehicle Crime
29 Anti-Social Behaviour
20 Criminal Damage & Arson
9 Burglary
9 Other Theft
8 Public Order
5 Drugs
5 Other Crime
3 Weapons
2 Shoplifting
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Thurnscoe Train Station 2.1 miles
Goldthorpe Train Station 2.1 miles
Bolton-Upon-Dearne Train Station 2.6 miles
Wombwell Train Station 3 miles
Elsecar Train Station 3.7 miles
Moorthorpe Train Station 4.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Middlecliffe 0 yards Millhouses 0.6 miles Great Houghton 0.9 miles Sandhill 0.9 miles Billingley 0.9 miles Snape Hill 0.9 miles Darfield 0.9 miles Low Valley 1.8 miles Thurnscoe 1.9 miles Broomhill 2 miles Clayton 2.2 miles Cudworth Common 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Barnsley
Ward North East
Constituency Barnsley East
Parish Great Houghton
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in S72 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Farm View 1 Abbots Close 1 Acacia Grove 1 Acorn Way 3 Acre Road 1 Albert Street 2 Almond Avenue 1 Anne Crescent 1 Ash Mount 1 Ash Road 1 Ashwell Close 1 Ashwood Grove 1 Barn Owl Close 1 Barnfold Place 1 Barnsley Road 23 Bateman Close 1 Batty Avenue 1 Bedford Street 2 Beech Avenue 1 Beech Close 1 Belle Green Close 1 Belle Green Gardens 1 Belle Green Lane 3 Belmont 2 Belvedere Close 1 Billingley Green Lane 1 Birkdale Close 1 Birkwood Avenue 3 Bleak Avenue 1 Bleakley Close 1

Postcodes in S72 50 shown View all postcodes

S72 0AA S72 0AB S72 0AD S72 0AE S72 0AF S72 0AG S72 0AJ S72 0AL S72 0AN S72 0AP S72 0AQ S72 0AR S72 0AS S72 0AT S72 0AU S72 0AW S72 0AX S72 0AY S72 0AZ S72 0BA S72 0BB S72 0BD S72 0BE S72 0BF S72 0BG S72 0BH S72 0BJ S72 0BL S72 0BN S72 0BP S72 0BQ S72 0BS S72 0BT S72 0BU S72 0BW S72 0BX S72 0BY S72 0BZ S72 0DA S72 0DB S72 0DD S72 0DE S72 0DF S72 0DG S72 0DH S72 0DJ S72 0DL S72 0DN S72 0DP S72 0DQ