S74 0BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Skiers View Road, 0.5km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00037472 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIERS VIEW ROAD, S74 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIERS VIEW ROAD, S74 0BS.
282
52
£ 32,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 0BS spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £295k 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 0BS. The average age is 52.2. 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
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
Semi-Detached
£ 154,500
2 sales · Mean £ 154,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0BS has low crime rates — 39 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
Kirk Balk Academy
Hoyland Common Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Family Shopper0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Barn Direct0.3 km
- Mary's News0.6 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hoyland Nether W M C0.7 km
- Hoyland Catholic Social Club0.9 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.4 km
- Hoyland Tap0.6 km
- Saville Square0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Little Kitchen1.0 km
- Caspers Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.5 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Old House Cafe0.7 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.6 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.8 km
- Wombwell3.4 km
- Chapeltown3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.1 km
- Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.1 km
- Skiers View Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740BS · Data under Open Government Licence