S74 9PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingswood Crescent, 0.4km from Platts Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 9PU 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 43.6% 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 9PU are sourced from Output Area E00037441 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWOOD CRESCENT, S74 9PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWOOD CRESCENT, S74 9PU.
302
37
£ 32,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 9PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S74 9PU has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 43.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 9PU. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 134,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 9PU has low crime rates — 43 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
Jump Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Kirk Balk Academy
West Meadows Primary School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Belmont WMC0.8 km
- Blunketts Bar0.6 km
- Hoyland Nether W M C0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Corner Shop0.3 km
- Chicken Stop0.6 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Franklins0.8 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Flox Creative0.8 km
- Hoyland Mini Market0.7 km
- John Crawshaws0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Crumbs0.7 km
- Elachi0.8 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.7 km
- Friendship Cafe0.8 km
- The Old House Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.2 km
- Wombwell2.0 km
- Chapeltown5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street/Hawshaw Lane0.2 km
- Market Street/Hawshaw Lane0.2 km
- Barnsley Road/Mason Way0.2 km
- Barnsley Road/Wombwell Road0.2 km
- Guest Street/Woodlands View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S749PU · Data under Open Government Licence