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.
GILL STREET, S74 9LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILL STREET, S74 9LR.
394
48
£ 35,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 9LR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Jump Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S749LR · Data under Open Government Licence