S74 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springfield Crescent, 0.3km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 0AX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00037492 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD CRESCENT, S74 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD CRESCENT, S74 0AX.
394
37
£ 36,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S74 0AX is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AX. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 176,500
1 sales · Mean £ 176,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0AX has low crime rates — 38 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
Kirk Balk Academy
Hoyland Common Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Family Shopper0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Barn Direct0.3 km
- Mary's News0.8 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hoyland Nether W M C0.8 km
- Hoyland Catholic Social Club0.9 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.4 km
- Hoyland Tap0.8 km
- Saville Square0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Longfield Fisheries1.0 km
- The Little Kitchen1.0 km
- Caspers Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Old House Cafe0.7 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.5 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.9 km
- Wombwell3.4 km
- Chapeltown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hoyland Road/Fearnley Road0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Stoney Croft0.1 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.2 km
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.2 km
- Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740AX · Data under Open Government Licence