S74 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Steadfield Road, 0.5km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S74 0AJ 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00037495 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEADFIELD ROAD, S74 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEADFIELD ROAD, S74 0AJ.
269
45
£ 36,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 45, S74 0AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £140k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
7 sales · Mean £ 132,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0AJ has low crime rates — 38 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
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Family Shopper0.9 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Barn Direct0.2 km
- Mary's News0.8 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hoyland Nether W M C1.0 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
- Hoyland Tap0.8 km
- Saville Square0.6 km
- The Star Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Old House Cafe0.9 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.4 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.3 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.3 km
- Master Fryer0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.0 km
- Chapeltown3.5 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
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Postcode Profile: S740AJ · Data under Open Government Licence