Postcode S74 0PZ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birdwell is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,012 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 of residents in Birdwell is £36,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from S74 0PZ.
Birdwell near S74 0PZ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 33 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rockingham
In the S74 0PZ postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 0PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mace | Cross Keys Lane, Barnsley, S74 0PY | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 16-22 Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Dearne Valley Parkway, Barnsley, S70 5SZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5TR | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.