S74 0HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawshaw Lane, 0.3km from Hoyland, Upper in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S74 0HQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, 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 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00037484 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWSHAW LANE, S74 0HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWSHAW LANE, S74 0HQ.
366
40
£ 32,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 0HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S74 0HQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 0HQ. The average age is 40.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
9 sales · Mean £ 136,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 0HQ has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Kirk Balk Academy
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
West Meadows Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Jump Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Belmont WMC0.9 km
- Blunketts Bar0.8 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Corner Shop0.8 km
- Chicken Stop0.8 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.8 km
- Longfield Fisheries0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Flox Creative1.0 km
- John Crawshaws0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Walkers Newsagents0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crumbs0.9 km
- Elachi1.0 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.9 km
- The Old House Cafe0.5 km
- Mrs G's Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.6 km
- Wombwell2.6 km
- Chapeltown4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kirk Balk/Royston Hill0.2 km
- Kirk Balk/Hawshaw Lane0.2 km
- Kirk Balk/Royston Hill0.2 km
- Kirk Balk/Royston Hill0.2 km
- Ryecroft Bank/Chambers Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S740HQ · Data under Open Government Licence