S74 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Sheffield Road, 0.4km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00037499 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEFFIELD ROAD, S74 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEFFIELD ROAD, S74 0DP.
347
37
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 37, S74 0DP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0DP. The average age is 37.3. 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
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0DP is moderate at 53 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
Hoyland Common Primary School
West Meadows Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cross Keys Garage0.4 km
- MFG Hoyland Common0.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- Barn Direct0.4 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hare And Hounds Inn0.2 km
- Tap and Brew0.2 km
- The Keys0.4 km
- Dearne Valley Farm0.9 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Dunkin Donuts0.9 km
- Hyde & Chic1.0 km
- The Stage Door1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.2 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.2 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Master Fryer0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.5 km
- Chapeltown3.6 km
- Wombwell4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Beaumont Street0.1 km
- Tankersley Lane/Sheffield Road0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.1 km
- Tankersley Lane/Sheffield Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Hoyland Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S740DP · Data under Open Government Licence