S74 0AY is a mixed residential area on Skiers View Road, 0.2km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00037467 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIERS VIEW ROAD, S74 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIERS VIEW ROAD, S74 0AY.
276
39
£ 32,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 39, S74 0AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AY. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0AY is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman1.0 km
- Belmont WMC0.9 km
- Blunketts Bar1.0 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C0.5 km
- Prospect Tavern0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Family Shopper0.4 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Walkers Newsagents1.0 km
- Barn Direct0.5 km
- Mary's News0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crumbs1.0 km
- Elachi1.0 km
- The Old House Cafe0.4 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.7 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chicken Stop1.0 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Longfield Fisheries0.8 km
- The Little Kitchen0.7 km
- Caspers Fish and Chips0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.6 km
- Wombwell3.2 km
- Chapeltown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.2 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.2 km
- West Street/Vernon Street0.2 km
- West Street/Bank Street0.3 km
- Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S740AY · Data under Open Government Licence