Postcode S74 8AX is located in a minor urban area, within the Hoyland Milton ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Elsecar area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Elsecar has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,555 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Elsecar has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S74 8AX.
Elsecar near S74 8AX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elsecar | N/A | Walking directions to Elsecar |
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 8AX postcode area, located within Elsecar, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.