S74 8ES is a safe, established residential area on Armroyd Lane, 0.3km from Elsecar in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For families considering a move, S74 8ES represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S74 8ES are sourced from Output Area E00037465 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMROYD LANE, S74 8ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMROYD LANE, S74 8ES.
288
47
£ 35,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S74 8ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 8ES. The average age is 47.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 139,950
1 sales · Mean £ 139,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 8ES has low crime rates — 47 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
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Greenfield Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Jump Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cobcar Mini Market0.6 km
- Emilys Traditional Sweets0.3 km
- Pauls Natural Foods0.3 km
- Pauls Refills and Weighouts0.3 km
- Singh's Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cobcar Sports & Social0.5 km
- Furnace Inn0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.4 km
- Elsecar Sports and Social Club0.0 km
- Maison du Biere0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cottage Kitchen0.3 km
- Elsecar Railway Heritage Ltd0.3 km
- The Pantry0.3 km
- Brambles Tea Room0.3 km
- Friendship Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Nagoya0.6 km
- Pizza House0.5 km
- Everest1.0 km
- King Street Fisheries0.8 km
- Wilkinson Fish Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar0.5 km
- Wombwell2.6 km
- Chapeltown4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Armroyd Lane/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
- Fitzwilliam Street/Armroyd Lane0.1 km
- Fitzwilliam Street/Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Fitzwilliam Street/Church Street0.2 km
- Wentworth Road/Wath Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S748ES · Data under Open Government Licence