Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHORT STREET, S74 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT STREET, S74 0BY.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

S74 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.

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

S74 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Short Street, 0.3km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S74 0BY 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00037497 (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 0BY. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,000

5 sales · Mean £ 91,700

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

S74 0BY has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime17
Burglary15
Public order8

school Local Schools

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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.4 km
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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils0.5 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.1 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.2 km
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Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good202 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dearne Valley Farm1.0 km
  • Hoyland Nether W M C1.0 km
  • Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.1 km
  • Hoyland Tap0.9 km
  • Saville Square0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Old House Cafe0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.2 km
  • Tinkers Cafe0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Barn Direct0.0 km
  • Mary's News0.9 km
  • P Butterworth Family Butcher0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Caspers Fish and Chips0.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Faisal Asian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.1 km
  • Master Fryer0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar2.1 km
  • Wombwell3.6 km
  • Chapeltown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
  • Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
  • Hoyland Road/Stoney Croft0.2 km
  • Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.2 km
  • Hoyland Road/Fearnley Road0.3 km