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S74 9AA

St James Square

Hoyland Milton

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Overview

Postcode S74 9AA 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 Hoyland area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hoyland is £40,775 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Forge Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Hoyland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hoyland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.1%

Approximately 20.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hoyland is £40,775 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S74 9AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoyland near S74 9AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S74 9AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Elsecar

N/A

Walking directions to Elsecar

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S74 9AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Forge Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to The Forge Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
3,513 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.33(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.36(+168%)
Shoplifting
28.44(+225%)
Public order
15.21(+72%)
Vehicle crime
11.9(+111%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
93.16%
Other
9
2.56%
Chinese
4
1.14%
Other White
4
1.14%
Pakistani
2
0.57%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
25.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
17.8%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
34.39%
Owns outright
42
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
34
17.99%
Social rents from council
20
10.58%
Other social rented
18
9.52%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Hoyland Milton

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £232K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Hoyland Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoyland Milton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£291,000£265
Semi-Detached63£165,000£211
Terraced37£135,000£172
Flats4£88,500£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoyland Milton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoyland Milton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,000£67,500£107,500£70,750
2017£187,500£77,500£110,000£77,500
2018£183,500£76,000£125,000£80,000
2019£230,000£76,500£117,000£97,000
2020£215,000£74,000£133,000£83,000
2021£232,500£75,000£133,750£109,000
2022£287,500£92,500£140,000£120,000
2023£275,000£90,000£152,500£116,920
2024£300,000£89,000£168,000£125,000
2025£308,725£90,000£160,000£138,000
2026£275,000£106,000£180,000£129,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoyland Milton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoyland Milton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£115£127£95
2017£164£88£121£100
2018£178£141£132£113
2019£182£110£128£124
2020£192£120£156£107
2021£220£138£159£141
2022£230£153£171£157
2023£247£137£174£161
2024£246£172£186£157
2025£262£151£194£147
2026£280£205£206£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoyland Milton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hoyland Milton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026Faith Aglow Church, High Street, Barnsley, S74 9ABOtherFreehold£120,000
09 May 20256B, Market Street, Barnsley, S74 9QROtherFreehold£300,000
12 Mar 20256, Market Street, Barnsley, S74 9QROtherFreehold£110,000
30 Jan 202616, West Street, Barnsley, S74 9AGTerracedLeasehold£152,000
27 Mar 20266, Hall Street, Barnsley, S74 9JRTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the S74 9AA postcode area, located within Hoyland, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S74 9AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoyland Springwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 9AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S74 9AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron Foods7-9 King Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miHoyland Mini Market21 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JUWalking directions to Hoyland Mini Market
0.4 miPremierCumberland Road, Barnsley, S74 9PQWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTescoMarket Street, Barnsley, S74 9BFWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S74 9AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mick Stowe

Hoyland Milton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephanie Peacock

Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley SouthE14001075
WardHoyland MiltonE05000984
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HoylandE02001538
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 030CE01007391
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S74 9AA

Is S74 9AA (Hoyland) safe?

The area around S74 9AA records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near S74 9AA?

The median sale price around S74 9AA in Hoyland is £170,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S74 9AA?

There are 7 schools close to S74 9AA, including St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good), Greenfield Primary School (Good) and Hoyland Springwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S74 9AA?

The closest station to S74 9AA is Elsecar, about 815 m away.

How deprived is the area around S74 9AA?

S74 9AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S74 9AA (Hoyland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S74 9AA is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Stowe (Labour Party).