Postcode S74 0AU is located in a minor urban area, within the Rockingham ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birdwell area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from S74 0AU.
Birdwell near S74 0AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elsecar located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rockingham
In the S74 0AU postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 0AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 16-22 Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.