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Hoyland Milton

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About

Hoyland Milton is a ward within the larger Hoyland area of Barnsley. It is primarily a residential district featuring a mix of housing types, including older terraced homes and more modern developments. The area is served by local shops and services concentrated along the main roads, catering to daily needs. Its position provides straightforward access to the surrounding South Yorkshire countryside and nearby transport links for wider Barnsley and beyond.

The local landscape includes areas of open green space and playing fields. Historically linked to coal mining, the ward's past is reflected in its community character and some remaining architectural features. A notable local landmark is the prominent spire of St. John the Baptist Church, which stands out in the area's skyline. The ward functions as a practical residential community with its own distinct identity within the borough.

Area overview

On average Hoyland Milton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoyland Milton is £43,225 per year. There are 4 schools in Hoyland Milton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hoyland Milton is home to around 12,080 people, with a population density of about 1,710.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hoyland Milton Population
12,080
Population density
1,710.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.65(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.19(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+11%)
Shoplifting
9.27(+6%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(+53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,555
95.64%
Other White
206
1.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.31%
Other Asian
32
0.26%
Total population: 12,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,323
23.52%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,266
22.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,785
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,503
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,063
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 9,875

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,659
30.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,635
30.29%
Social rents from council
949
17.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
807
14.95%
Other social rented
194
3.59%
Total households: 5,397

Property prices in Hoyland Milton

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Hoyland Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hoyland Milton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoyland Milton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached32£306,250£2,821
Flats5£92,000£1,917
Semi-Detached73£165,000£2,231
Terraced40£136,500£1,856

10 years median price trend in Hoyland Milton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoyland Milton.

All postcodes in Hoyland Milton

S749NB

Southlea Road

S748DY

Stirling Close

S749QN

Spring Gardens

S749RP

Royal Court

S748DU

Wendel Grove

S749LJ

King Street

S740EX

Market Street

S749RR

Millmount Road

S730NW

Tingle Close

S749EU

High Croft

S740LJ

Roebuck Ridge

S749BS

Broadcarr Road

S740HY

Church Street

S749RZ

Hoyland Milton

S749AH

West Street

S740LE

Wentworth Road

S740JN

Cemetery Road

S748BE

Aberford Grove

S740HU

Milton Close

S748AG

Welland Crescent

S740JQ

Cemetery Road

S749QU

Green Street

S749BE

Milton Crescent

S749RN

Key Avenue

S749DQ

Tithe Laithe

S749AJ

Southgate

S749PN

Lilac Crescent

S748BA

Saxton Close

S740RY

Chapel Hill

S749QJ

Market Street

S748JP

Gray Street

S749PZ

Greenside Lane

S748BP

Cobcar Street

S740JJ

Arundel View

S749DG

Clayfield Road

S749HF

Mell Avenue

S748DR

Bevan Close

S740FB

Coachmans Court

S749EJ

Oldfield Close

S748JR

Gray Street

S749NS

Milton Croft

S748HP

Old Row

S748DS

Hambleton Close

S740JH

Preston Avenue

S749SR

Guest Place

S748DT

Milford Avenue

S740LU

Roebuck Ridge

S748JQ

Cobcar Lane

S749EX

Greenside Bank

S748JL

Gray Street

S749LZ

Southlea Close

S740JZ

Wentworth Road

S740RT

Allsopps Yard

S749QY

Manor House Close

S749PF

Greenside Lane

S749JQ

Mallin Croft

S740RD

Wortley View

S749PG

Greenside Lane

S740QY

Playford Yard

S740HZ

Church Street

S730QE

New Street

S740RZ

Chaloner Heights

S749BG

Milton Road

S749AG

West Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.