Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

MARKET STREET, S74 9QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, S74 9QR.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S74 9QR 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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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S74 9QR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S74 9QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.2km from Primrose Hill in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Rockingham ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

The people who live in S74 9QR are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9QR are sourced from Output Area E00037450 (shared with 23 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 9QR. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around S74 9QR is moderate at 50 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting30
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good133 pupils0.4 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.4 km
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Good146 pupils0.7 km
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Jump Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Kirk Balk Academy

Good1310 pupils1.0 km
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West Meadows Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good179 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Beggar And Gentleman0.0 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Belmont WMC0.2 km
  • Blunketts Bar0.0 km
  • Cobcar Sports & Social1.0 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.9 km
  • Chicken Stop0.0 km
  • Ernie's Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Franklins0.2 km
  • Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.6 km
  • Flox Creative0.1 km
  • Hoyland Mini Market0.2 km
  • John Crawshaws0.1 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crumbs0.1 km
  • Elachi0.2 km
  • The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.1 km
  • Friendship Cafe0.3 km
  • The Old House Cafe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsecar0.7 km
  • Wombwell2.3 km
  • Chapeltown4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street/Duke Street0.0 km
  • High Street/Market Street0.1 km
  • Barber Street/Barfield Road0.2 km
  • Southgate/High Croft0.2 km
  • King Street/Southgate0.2 km