S74 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Springfield Road, 0.2km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 54.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00037494 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD ROAD, S74 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD ROAD, S74 0BX.
398
39
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S74 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 54.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0BX. The average age is 39.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
8 sales · Mean £ 144,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0BX has low crime rates — 29 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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- The Old House Cafe0.8 km
- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.3 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.2 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Barn Direct0.1 km
- Mary's News0.9 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hoyland Nether W M C0.9 km
- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.3 km
- Hoyland Tap0.9 km
- Saville Square0.5 km
- The Star Hotel0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.3 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.3 km
- Master Fryer0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.0 km
- Wombwell3.5 km
- Chapeltown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hoyland Road/Stoney Croft0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Stead Lane0.1 km
- Hoyland Road/Fearnley Road0.2 km
- Skiers View Road/Clough Fields Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740BX · Data under Open Government Licence