S74 0HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawshaw Lane, 0.4km from Hoyland, Upper in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% 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 £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00037484 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWSHAW LANE, S74 0HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWSHAW LANE, S74 0HA.
366
40
£ 32,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0HA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 40, S74 0HA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0HA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0HA is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Jump Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Belmont WMC0.8 km
- Blunketts Bar0.7 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Chicken Stop0.7 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Franklins0.9 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Flox Creative0.8 km
- Hoyland Mini Market0.9 km
- John Crawshaws0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Crumbs0.8 km
- Elachi0.8 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Friendship Cafe1.0 km
- The Old House Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.4 km
- Wombwell2.4 km
- Chapeltown4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hawshaw Lane/Croft Road0.1 km
- Hawshaw Lane/Croft Road0.1 km
- Hawshaw Lane/Ryecroft Bank0.1 km
- Hawshaw Lane/Ryecroft Bank0.1 km
- Ryecroft Bank/Chambers Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740HA · Data under Open Government Licence