S74 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Stead Lane, 0.2km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S74 0AB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00037494 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEAD LANE, S74 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEAD LANE, S74 0AB.
398
39
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S74 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,000
3 sales · Mean £ 91,000
Semi-Detached
£ 161,500
3 sales · Mean £ 145,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0AB has low crime rates — 34 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
West Meadows Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Dearne Valley Farm1.0 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C1.0 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
- Hoyland Tap1.0 km
- Saville Square0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- McDonalds1.0 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- The Old House Cafe0.9 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.2 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.1 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Family Shopper0.9 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Barn Direct0.1 km
- Mary's News1.0 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips0.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.1 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.1 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.1 km
- Wombwell3.6 km
- Chapeltown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Stoney Croft0.2 km
- Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.2 km
- Hoyland Road/Fearnley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S740AB · Data under Open Government Licence