Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S74 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S74 0DB.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 0DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in S74 0DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

S74 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Milton in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 0DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00037469 (shared with 5 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 0DB. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

S74 0DB has low crime rates — 45 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary12
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils0.4 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.7 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils1.2 km
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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Beggar And Gentleman0.9 km
  • Belmont WMC0.7 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.9 km
  • Furnace Inn0.7 km
  • Hoyland Nether W M C0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.5 km
  • Flox Creative0.8 km
  • Hoyland Mini Market0.9 km
  • John Crawshaws1.0 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crumbs0.8 km
  • Elachi0.8 km
  • The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • The Old House Cafe0.5 km
  • Tinkers Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chicken Stop0.9 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Franklins0.9 km
  • Longfield Fisheries0.9 km
  • The Little Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar1.3 km
  • Wombwell3.2 km
  • Chapeltown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Clough Fields Road/Shaftesbury Drive0.0 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Shaftesbury Drive0.1 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.2 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.3 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Pine Close0.3 km