Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

GILL STREET, S74 9LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILL STREET, S74 9LR.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 9LR 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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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S74 9LR — age 48, 50% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.1% year-on-year.

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

S74 9LR is a safe, established residential area on Gill Street, 0.3km from Primrose Hill in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

Within the S74 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 9LR are sourced from Output Area E00037440 (shared with 12 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 9LR. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

17 sales · Mean £ 81,029

Semi-Detached

£ 122,500

2 sales · Mean £ 122,500

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

S74 9LR has low crime rates — 49 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson21
Shoplifting20
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.2 km
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good179 pupils0.8 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils0.8 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Jump Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cobcar Mini Market0.8 km
  • Flox Creative0.4 km
  • Hoyland Mini Market0.4 km
  • John Crawshaws0.4 km
  • P Turner & Sons0.7 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Belmont WMC0.5 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.5 km
  • Cobcar Sports & Social0.5 km
  • Furnace Inn0.5 km
  • Hoyland Nether W M C1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cottage Kitchen0.5 km
  • Crumbs0.5 km
  • Elachi0.5 km
  • Elsecar Railway Heritage Ltd0.9 km
  • The Pantry0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chicken Stop0.5 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Franklins0.4 km
  • Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.8 km
  • Jump Chippy0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar0.2 km
  • Wombwell2.2 km
  • Chapeltown4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street/Gill Street0.1 km
  • King Street/Barber Street0.1 km
  • King Street/Millhouses Street0.2 km
  • King Street/St Helens Street0.2 km
  • Elsecar Rail Station0.3 km