S74 0BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Skiers Way, 0.5km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S74 0BP represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 16.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00037472 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIERS WAY, S74 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIERS WAY, S74 0BP.
282
52
£ 32,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S74 0BP — age 52, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0BP. The average age is 52.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 222,200
1 sales · Mean £ 222,200
Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0BP has low crime rates — 39 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Family Shopper0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Barn Direct0.3 km
- Mary's News0.6 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hoyland Nether W M C0.7 km
- Hoyland Catholic Social Club0.9 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.4 km
- Hoyland Tap0.6 km
- Saville Square0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Little Kitchen1.0 km
- Caspers Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.5 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Old House Cafe0.7 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.6 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.8 km
- Wombwell3.4 km
- Chapeltown3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.1 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.1 km
- Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740BP · Data under Open Government Licence