Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHAFTESBURY DRIVE, S74 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY DRIVE, S74 0DE.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 0DE 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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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

S74 0DE has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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S74 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shaftesbury Drive, 0.4km from West Bank in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 0DE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00037468 (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 0DE. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 104,500

2 sales · Mean £ 104,500

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

S74 0DE 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order13
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.5 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils0.5 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils1.2 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Beggar And Gentleman0.9 km
  • Belmont WMC0.8 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.9 km
  • Furnace Inn0.8 km
  • Hoyland Nether W M C0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.5 km
  • Flox Creative0.9 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Walkers Newsagents0.9 km
  • Barn Direct0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crumbs0.9 km
  • Elachi0.9 km
  • The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters1.0 km
  • The Old House Cafe0.5 km
  • The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chicken Stop0.9 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Longfield Fisheries0.9 km
  • The Little Kitchen0.7 km
  • Caspers Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar1.5 km
  • Wombwell3.2 km
  • Chapeltown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.1 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Willow Close0.2 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Shaftesbury Drive0.2 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Shaftesbury Drive0.3 km
  • Clough Fields Road/Skiers View Road0.4 km