Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHEFFIELD ROAD, S74 0DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0DN 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 37, S74 0DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £143k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.

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

S74 0DN 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 0DN 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 0DN. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

11 sales · Mean £ 120,454

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

S74 0DN has low crime rates — 42 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft16
Vehicle crime13
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Hoyland Common Primary School

Good431 pupils0.3 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils0.7 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils0.8 km
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Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.4 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cross Keys Garage0.5 km
  • MFG Hoyland Common0.1 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Barn Direct0.3 km
  • P Butterworth Family Butcher0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
  • Tap and Brew0.2 km
  • The Keys0.5 km
  • Dearne Valley Farm1.0 km
  • Hoyland Common W.M.C.0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Faisal Asian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Hoyland Deli Sandwich Specialist0.2 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Master Fryer0.3 km
  • Sanchez0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps0.2 km
  • Tinkers Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar2.4 km
  • Chapeltown3.5 km
  • Wombwell3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/Beaumont Street0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
  • Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.2 km
  • Hoyland Road/Sheffield Road0.2 km
  • Olympus Way/Parkside Road0.2 km