S74 0BA is a mixed residential area on Fearn House Crescent, 0.2km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S74 0BA represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00037459 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEARN HOUSE CRESCENT, S74 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEARN HOUSE CRESCENT, S74 0BA.
311
43
£ 32,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0BA 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 0BA is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0BA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 121,000
10 sales · Mean £ 123,555
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0BA is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
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
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Family Shopper0.4 km
- Flox Creative0.9 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Walkers Newsagents0.9 km
- Barn Direct0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Crumbs0.9 km
- Elachi0.9 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters1.0 km
- The Old House Cafe0.3 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chicken Stop0.9 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Longfield Fisheries0.7 km
- The Little Kitchen0.6 km
- Caspers Fish and Chips0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.5 km
- Wombwell3.1 km
- Chapeltown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- West Street/Vernon Street0.2 km
- West Street/Bank Street0.2 km
- Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.3 km
- Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.3 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S740BA · Data under Open Government Licence