Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

PEPPER STREET, S74 9SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPER STREET, S74 9SL.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S74 9SL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

S74 9SL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S74 9SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pepper Street, 0.2km from Platts Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 9SL 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.5% year-on-year. 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 9SL are sourced from Output Area E00037441 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 9SL. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 88,000

5 sales · Mean £ 82,600

Terraced

£ 106,500

6 sales · Mean £ 105,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S74 9SL has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Jump Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.5 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils1.0 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.0 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils1.4 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils1.5 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Beggar And Gentleman0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.9 km
  • Prospect Tavern1.0 km
  • Wellington Inn0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.1 km
  • Chicken Stop0.9 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Franklins1.0 km
  • Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Hoyland Mini Market1.0 km
  • John Crawshaws0.9 km
  • P Turner & Sons0.8 km
  • Walkers Newsagents1.0 km
  • The Community Fridge at the Cabin0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Crumbs1.0 km
  • The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • Friendship Cafe1.0 km
  • Mrs G's Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar1.4 km
  • Wombwell1.7 km
  • Chapeltown5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Guest Street0.1 km
  • Wombwell Road/Guest Street0.1 km
  • Guest Street/Woodlands View0.1 km
  • Wombwell Road/Guest Street0.1 km
  • Barnsley Road/Wombwell Road0.2 km