Postcode S74 8HU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Elsecar has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Elsecar has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 8HU.
Elsecar near S74 8HU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 8HU 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.