Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

WENTWORTH ROAD, S74 0JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENTWORTH ROAD, S74 0JZ.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 37, S74 0JZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

S74 0JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wentworth Road, 0.2km from Jump in Jump. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 0JZ are sourced from Output Area E00037782 (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 0JZ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

S74 0JZ 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime8
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Jump Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.3 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.7 km
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good179 pupils1.2 km
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The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good235 pupils1.3 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils1.3 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Flox Creative1.0 km
  • Hoyland Mini Market0.9 km
  • John Crawshaws0.9 km
  • P Turner & Sons0.1 km
  • Singh's Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Blunketts Bar1.0 km
  • Cobcar Sports & Social0.8 km
  • Wellington Inn0.2 km
  • Queen's Head0.8 km
  • The Official Cobcar0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • Friendship Cafe0.8 km
  • Mrs G's Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Chicken Stop1.0 km
  • Franklins0.9 km
  • Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.7 km
  • Jump Chippy0.1 km
  • Nagoya0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar0.9 km
  • Wombwell1.4 km
  • Chapeltown5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wentworth Road/Dyer Road0.0 km
  • Cemetery Road/Wentworth Road0.0 km
  • Cemetery Road/Wentworth Road0.1 km
  • Church Street/Wentworth Road0.1 km
  • Cemetery Road/Wentworth Road0.1 km