Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

STEAD LANE, S74 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEAD LANE, S74 0AD.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S74 0AD — age 39, 75% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £127k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S74 0AD is a safe, established residential area on Stead Lane, 0.3km 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00037494 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AD. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

8 sales · Mean £ 116,625

Flat

£ 88,750

2 sales · Mean £ 88,750

Semi-Detached

£ 82,750

2 sales · Mean £ 82,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S74 0AD has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime17
Burglary14
Public order8

school Local Schools

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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.4 km
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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils0.5 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.1 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.2 km
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Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good202 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Old House Cafe0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.3 km
  • Tinkers Cafe0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Barn Direct0.0 km
  • Mary's News0.9 km
  • P Butterworth Family Butcher0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hoyland Nether W M C1.0 km
  • Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.1 km
  • Hoyland Tap0.9 km
  • Saville Square0.4 km
  • The Star Hotel0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Caspers Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Faisal Asian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.2 km
  • Master Fryer0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar2.1 km
  • Wombwell3.6 km
  • Chapeltown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
  • Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
  • Hoyland Road/Stoney Croft0.2 km
  • Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.2 km
  • Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.3 km