S74 9HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirk Balk, 0.4km from Upper Hoyland in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 9HT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.4% year-on-year. 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 9HT are sourced from Output Area E00037488 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRK BALK, S74 9HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRK BALK, S74 9HT.
387
33
£ 32,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 9HT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in S74 9HT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 9HT. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 142,000
6 sales · Mean £ 137,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S74 9HT is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Oak0.8 km
- Belmont WMC0.8 km
- Blunketts Bar0.8 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Corner Shop0.9 km
- Chicken Stop0.8 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Franklins1.0 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Family Shopper0.4 km
- Flox Creative0.9 km
- Hoyland Mini Market1.0 km
- John Crawshaws0.9 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crumbs0.8 km
- Elachi0.9 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.9 km
- The Old House Cafe0.4 km
- Mrs G's Kitchen0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.5 km
- Wombwell2.7 km
- Chapeltown4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kirk Balk/Royston Hill0.0 km
- Kirk Balk/Hawshaw Lane0.0 km
- Kirk Balk/Royston Hill0.0 km
- Kirk Balk/Royston Hill0.0 km
- Hawshaw Lane/West Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S749HT · Data under Open Government Licence