Postcode S74 0RQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hoyland Milton ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birdwell area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.1 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birdwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Birdwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from S74 0RQ.
Birdwell near S74 0RQ 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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Hoyland Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,800 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £297,475 |
| Flats | 3 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £131,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hoyland Milton
In the S74 0RQ postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 0RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Barnsley, S74 9BF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.