S74 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Hoyland Road, 0.1km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00037494 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOYLAND ROAD, S74 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOYLAND ROAD, S74 0AA.
398
39
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S74 0AA — age 39, 75% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £90k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0AA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Meadows Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Dearne Valley Farm0.9 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
- Saville Square0.3 km
- The Star Hotel0.1 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Taco Bell1.0 km
- The Old House Cafe0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Family Shopper1.0 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Barn Direct0.1 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.1 km
- Parkside0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.1 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.2 km
- Wombwell3.6 km
- Chapeltown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.0 km
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Stoney Croft0.2 km
- Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.2 km
- Hoyland Road/Fearnley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740AA · Data under Open Government Licence