S74 9PG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenside Lane, 0.5km from Platts Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 9PG is 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 9PG are sourced from Output Area E00037445 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENSIDE LANE, S74 9PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENSIDE LANE, S74 9PG.
270
39
£ 32,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 9PG 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 39, S74 9PG 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 9PG. The average age is 39.2. 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
£ 142,500
8 sales · Mean £ 166,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 9PG is moderate at 50 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
Jump Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Belmont WMC0.6 km
- Blunketts Bar0.4 km
- Furnace Inn0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Corner Shop0.5 km
- Chicken Stop0.4 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Franklins0.5 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.1 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Flox Creative0.5 km
- Hoyland Mini Market0.5 km
- John Crawshaws0.4 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Crumbs0.5 km
- Elachi0.6 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.5 km
- Friendship Cafe0.5 km
- The Old House Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar0.9 km
- Wombwell1.9 km
- Chapeltown5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Greenfield Road/Greenside Lane0.1 km
- Greenfield Road/Key Avenue0.2 km
- Barber Street/Barfield Road0.3 km
- Market Street/Greenside Lane0.3 km
- Market Street/Mell Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S749PG · Data under Open Government Licence