S74 9SU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodlands View, 0.3km from Platts Common in Hoyland. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S74 9SU 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9SU are sourced from Output Area E00037441 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS VIEW, S74 9SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS VIEW, S74 9SU.
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£ 32,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S74 9SU 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
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in S74 9SU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S74 9SU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S74 9SU has low crime rates — 48 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
10 nearby- Beggar And Gentleman0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Belmont WMC0.9 km
- Blunketts Bar0.8 km
- Prospect Tavern0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Corner Shop0.1 km
- Chicken Stop0.8 km
- Ernie's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Franklins0.9 km
- Istanbul Pizzeria & Grill0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Flox Creative0.9 km
- Hoyland Mini Market0.9 km
- John Crawshaws0.8 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Crumbs0.9 km
- Elachi1.0 km
- The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Friendship Cafe0.9 km
- The Old House Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsecar1.3 km
- Wombwell1.8 km
- Chapeltown5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Guest Street/Woodlands View0.1 km
- Guest Street0.1 km
- Wombwell Road/Guest Street0.1 km
- Wombwell Road/Guest Street0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Wombwell Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S749SU · Data under Open Government Licence