Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELM STREET, S74 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM STREET, S74 0AG.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 0AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 45, S74 0AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £120k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

S74 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Elm Street, 0.4km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S74 0AG represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00037495 (shared with 3 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 0AG. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 118,000

11 sales · Mean £ 111,363

Semi-Detached

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

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

S74 0AG has low crime rates — 40 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime16
Burglary12
Public order7

school Local Schools

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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils0.6 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.6 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.1 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.1 km
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Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good202 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Barn Direct0.1 km
  • Mary's News0.9 km
  • P Butterworth Family Butcher0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hoyland Nether W M C1.0 km
  • Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
  • Hoyland Tap0.9 km
  • Saville Square0.5 km
  • The Star Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Old House Cafe0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.4 km
  • Tinkers Cafe0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Caspers Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Faisal Asian Takeaway0.3 km
  • Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.3 km
  • Master Fryer0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar2.1 km
  • Chapeltown3.6 km
  • Wombwell3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkside Road/Elm Street0.1 km
  • Parkside Road/Steadfield Road0.1 km
  • Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.2 km
  • Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Parkside Road0.2 km