S74 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Elm Street, 0.5km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 0AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00037498 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM STREET, S74 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM STREET, S74 0AQ.
240
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, S74 0AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 78,500
16 sales · Mean £ 81,616
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0AQ has low crime rates — 29 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
Hoyland Common Primary School
West Meadows Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Barn Direct0.2 km
- Mary's News1.0 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.3 km
- Parkside0.6 km
- Cross Keys Garage0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
- Hoyland Tap1.0 km
- Saville Square0.5 km
- The Star Hotel0.3 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.4 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.3 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.3 km
- Master Fryer0.5 km
- Sanchez0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.2 km
- Chapeltown3.5 km
- Wombwell3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside Road/Steadfield Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Parkside Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
- Parkside Road/Elm Street0.1 km
- Olympus Way/Parkside Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S740AQ · Data under Open Government Licence