S74 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Rother Croft, 0.4km from Primrose Hill in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 0AF 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00037446 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHER CROFT, S74 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHER CROFT, S74 0AF.
328
42
£ 35,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0AF 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.
Area Character
S74 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AF. The average age is 41.5. 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
£ 310,000
11 sales · Mean £ 292,045
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0AF is moderate at 52 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
Jump Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Belmont WMC0.4 km
- Blunketts Bar0.2 km
- Furnace Inn0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Chicken Stop0.2 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Franklins0.3 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Family Shopper0.7 km
- Flox Creative0.3 km
- Hoyland Mini Market0.3 km
- John Crawshaws0.2 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Crumbs0.3 km
- Elachi0.4 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.3 km
- Friendship Cafe0.4 km
- The Old House Cafe0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar0.8 km
- Wombwell2.1 km
- Chapeltown4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barber Street/Barfield Road0.1 km
- Greenfield Road/Key Avenue0.1 km
- Greenfield Road/Greenside Lane0.2 km
- Market Street/Duke Street0.2 km
- Market Street/Greenside Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740AF · Data under Open Government Licence