S74 8JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Zetland Road, 0.1km from Kitroyd in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 8JW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8JW are sourced from Output Area E00037462 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ZETLAND ROAD, S74 8JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZETLAND ROAD, S74 8JW.
292
44
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 8JW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, S74 8JW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 8JW. The average age is 44.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 8JW has low crime rates — 31 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
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Greenfield Primary School
Jump Primary School
The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cobcar Mini Market0.1 km
- P Turner & Sons0.9 km
- Emilys Traditional Sweets0.5 km
- Pauls Natural Foods0.5 km
- Pauls Refills and Weighouts0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cobcar Sports & Social0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.3 km
- Wellington Inn1.0 km
- Elsecar Sports and Social Club0.6 km
- Maison du Biere0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cottage Kitchen0.4 km
- Elsecar Railway Heritage Ltd0.5 km
- The Pantry0.5 km
- Brambles Tea Room0.5 km
- Friendship Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jump Chippy0.9 km
- Nagoya0.2 km
- Pizza House0.5 km
- King Street Fisheries0.9 km
- Wilkinson Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar0.5 km
- Wombwell2.1 km
- Chapeltown5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cobcar Lane/Cobcar Avenue0.1 km
- Cobcar Lane/Strafford Avenue0.1 km
- Zetland Road/Wood View0.2 km
- Cobcar Lane/Cobcar Street0.2 km
- Zetland Road/Church Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S748JW · Data under Open Government Licence