Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTHLEA ROAD, S74 9NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLEA ROAD, S74 9NB.

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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 9NB 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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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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Area Character

S74 9NB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

S74 9NB is a mixed residential area on Southlea Road, 0.0km from Primrose Hill in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

This 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for S74 9NB 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 9NB. 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

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Semi-Detached

£ 142,500

2 sales · Mean £ 142,500

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

Crime around S74 9NB is moderate at 59 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 offences84
Anti-social behaviour47
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.3 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils0.6 km
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Jump Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good179 pupils1.1 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils1.1 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Beggar And Gentleman0.3 km
  • Belmont WMC0.2 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.3 km
  • Cobcar Sports & Social0.8 km
  • Furnace Inn0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.7 km
  • Flox Creative0.1 km
  • Hoyland Mini Market0.1 km
  • John Crawshaws0.2 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cottage Kitchen0.8 km
  • Crumbs0.2 km
  • Elachi0.2 km
  • The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.2 km
  • Friendship Cafe0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chicken Stop0.3 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Franklins0.1 km
  • Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.7 km
  • Jump Chippy0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar0.5 km
  • Wombwell2.3 km
  • Chapeltown4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street/Southgate0.1 km
  • Southgate/High Croft0.1 km
  • King Street/Barber Street0.2 km
  • High Street/Market Street0.2 km
  • King Street/Gill Street0.2 km