S74 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Bellwood Crescent, 0.3km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00037466 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELLWOOD CRESCENT, S74 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLWOOD CRESCENT, S74 0BL.
283
48
£ 32,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0BL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S74 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £218k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0BL. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 184,522
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0BL is moderate at 53 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
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Family Shopper0.5 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Barn Direct0.5 km
- Mary's News0.5 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Belmont WMC0.9 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C0.5 km
- Prospect Tavern0.9 km
- Hoyland Catholic Social Club0.7 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Elachi1.0 km
- The Old House Cafe0.5 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.7 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Longfield Fisheries0.9 km
- The Little Kitchen0.8 km
- Caspers Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.6 km
- Wombwell3.3 km
- Chapeltown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.1 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.2 km
- Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.2 km
- Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.2 km
- Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740BL · Data under Open Government Licence