S74 9EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenside Bank, 0.1km from Primrose Hill in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
Day-to-day life in S74 9EX has the character of 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 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 9EX are sourced from Output Area E00037450 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENSIDE BANK, S74 9EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENSIDE BANK, S74 9EX.
356
45
£ 32,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 9EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S74 9EX — age 45, 40% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 9EX. The average age is 44.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 253,750
2 sales · Mean £ 253,750
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
2 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 9EX has low crime rates — 48 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
Greenfield Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Jump Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.1 km
- Belmont WMC0.1 km
- Blunketts Bar0.1 km
- Cobcar Sports & Social0.9 km
- Furnace Inn0.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Family Shopper0.6 km
- Flox Creative0.0 km
- Hoyland Mini Market0.1 km
- John Crawshaws0.2 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cottage Kitchen0.9 km
- Crumbs0.1 km
- Elachi0.1 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.1 km
- Friendship Cafe0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chicken Stop0.1 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Franklins0.1 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.6 km
- Jump Chippy0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar0.7 km
- Wombwell2.4 km
- Chapeltown4.5 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/Market Street0.0 km
- Southgate/High Croft0.1 km
- Market Street/Duke Street0.1 km
- King Street/Southgate0.2 km
- Barber Street/Barfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S749EX · Data under Open Government Licence