Postcode S74 9AW 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 Hoyland area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hoyland is £32,300 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Forge Recreation Ground.
Hoyland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hoyland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Hoyland is £32,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from S74 9AW.
Hoyland near S74 9AW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Elsecar | N/A | Walking directions to Elsecar |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Forge Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to The Forge Recreation Ground |
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 9AW postcode area, located within Hoyland, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 9AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 7-9 King Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Hoyland Mini Market | 21 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Hoyland Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Barnsley, S74 9BF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Cumberland Road, Barnsley, S74 9PQ | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.