S74 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 513 active and 64 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S74 (22%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (19%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes S74 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S74 are around £174k, down 6.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S74 at 325 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S74 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S74 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S74 postcode area.
17,928
44
£ 35,933 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S74's 60% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £174k. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Jump Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
West Meadows Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Spoggs
- Prayosha
- Premier Hoyland Mini Market
- B&M Retail Ltd
- Barn Direct
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Old Bank
- Beggar And Gentleman
- Belmont WMC
- Blunketts Bar
- Cobcar Sports & Social
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Pea Pods Catering
- Brambles Tea Room
- Cottage Kitchen
- Crumbs
- Elachi
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative
- Heron Foods
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips
- Chicken Stop
- Corner Shop
- Desi Massala
- Ernie's Fish & Chips
- + 20 more
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Area Profile: S74 · Data under Open Government Licence