S74 0DJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Hoyland Common in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Penistone East 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. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00037614 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S74 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S74 0DJ.
292
39
£ 36,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
S74 0DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 0DJ. The average age is 39.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 0DJ is moderate at 54 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
Hoyland Common Primary School
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
West Meadows Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
Birdwell Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Barn Direct0.5 km
- P Butterworth Family Butcher0.4 km
- Rockingham Service Station0.6 km
- Cross Keys Garage0.2 km
- MFG Hoyland Common0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.4 km
- Saville Square0.1 km
- The Star Hotel0.4 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.1 km
- Tap and Brew0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.3 km
- Tinkers Cafe0.4 km
- Dunkin Donuts0.7 km
- Hyde & Chic0.7 km
- The Stage Door0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Caspers Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Faisal Asian Takeaway0.4 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.4 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar2.6 km
- Chapeltown3.7 km
- Wombwell4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Queen Street0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Hoyland Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Regent Street0.1 km
- Tankersley Lane/Sheffield Road0.1 km
- Tankersley Lane/Sheffield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S740DJ · Data under Open Government Licence