Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHEFFIELD ROAD, S74 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEFFIELD ROAD, S74 0DL.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 0DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S74 0DL is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.

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

S74 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Sheffield Road, 0.4km from Hoyland Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S74 0DL represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 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, up 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00037499 (shared with 14 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 0DL. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 97,000

8 sales · Mean £ 98,368

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

S74 0DL has low crime rates — 49 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft16
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils0.2 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.7 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.9 km
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Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.4 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cross Keys Garage0.4 km
  • MFG Hoyland Common0.1 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Barn Direct0.3 km
  • P Butterworth Family Butcher0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.2 km
  • Tap and Brew0.2 km
  • The Keys0.4 km
  • Dearne Valley Farm0.9 km
  • Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dunkin Donuts0.9 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Taco Bell1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Faisal Asian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.2 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Master Fryer0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar2.4 km
  • Chapeltown3.6 km
  • Wombwell3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/Beaumont Street0.0 km
  • Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.1 km
  • Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.1 km
  • Tankersley Lane/Sheffield Road0.1 km
  • Tankersley Lane/Sheffield Road0.1 km