Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPRINGWOOD ROAD, S74 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGWOOD ROAD, S74 0AZ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S74 0AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.

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

S74 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Springwood Road, 0.2km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S74 0AZ represents 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 35.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00037467 (shared with 7 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 0AZ. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 134,152

14 sales · Mean £ 136,521

Terraced

£ 100,000

10 sales · Mean £ 111,950

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

Crime around S74 0AZ is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting31
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.2 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.3 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils0.7 km
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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils1.0 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Beggar And Gentleman0.9 km
  • Belmont WMC0.8 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.9 km
  • Furnace Inn0.9 km
  • Hoyland Nether W M C0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
  • Flox Creative1.0 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Walkers Newsagents0.9 km
  • Barn Direct0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Crumbs0.9 km
  • Elachi0.9 km
  • The Old House Cafe0.4 km
  • The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.8 km
  • Tinkers Cafe0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chicken Stop0.9 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Longfield Fisheries0.8 km
  • The Little Kitchen0.7 km
  • Caspers Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar1.6 km
  • Wombwell3.1 km
  • Chapeltown3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.2 km
  • West Street/Vernon Street0.2 km
  • West Street/Bank Street0.2 km
  • Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.3 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.3 km