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S74 9BN

Milton Road

Rockingham

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Overview

Postcode S74 9BN 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hoyland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hoyland has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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 9BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoyland near S74 9BN 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 9BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Elsecar

N/A

Walking directions to Elsecar

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
2,158.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.72(-51%)
Burglary
11.24(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-63%)
Public order
4.49(-49%)
Vehicle crime
4.49(-20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
97.41%
Other White
5
1.85%
Indian
1
0.37%
African
1
0.37%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
27%
No qualifications
48
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
60.16%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.28%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Rockingham

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £225K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £201 per square foot) in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rockingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£302,000£277
Semi-Detached37£180,000£216
Terraced40£137,000£163
Flats4£96,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rockingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rockingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£75,500£110,000£86,930
2017£210,000£115,000£86,000
2018£215,000£78,000£120,000£86,500
2019£230,000£83,500£126,000£99,000
2020£245,000£94,000£127,500£99,950
2021£265,000£87,500£147,975£117,173
2022£304,000£105,000£168,500£120,000
2023£295,000£98,500£160,000£130,500
2024£337,498£135,000£210,000£137,500
2025£339,995£89,500£207,000£137,000
2026£302,000£97,500£180,000£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rockingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rockingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£115£131£106
2017£188£139£98
2018£198£129£141£102
2019£210£143£158£114
2020£210£145£154£117
2021£230£141£172£133
2022£257£144£181£145
2023£256£160£184£147
2024£286£142£241£162
2025£285£139£218£157
2026£275£175£197£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rockingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rockingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2026180, Milton Road, Barnsley, S74 9BWDetachedFreehold£190,000
29 Aug 20255, Primrose Way, Barnsley, S74 0HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
19 Feb 20269, Weir Close, Barnsley, S74 9DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£209,500
17 Sept 202510, Weir Close, Barnsley, S74 9DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
12 Jun 202546, Weir Close, Barnsley, S74 9DBDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S74 9BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoyland Springwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 9BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S74 9BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHeron Foods7-9 King Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miHoyland Mini Market21 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JUWalking directions to Hoyland Mini Market

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 9BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sherry Holling

Rockingham - 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
WardRockinghamE05000991
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HoylandE02001538
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 030AE01007389
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S74 9BN

Is S74 9BN (Hoyland) safe?

The area around S74 9BN records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9BN?

The median sale price around S74 9BN in Hoyland is £172,500 (about £201 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S74 9BN?

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

What is the nearest station to S74 9BN?

The closest station to S74 9BN is Elsecar, about 769 m away.

How deprived is the area around S74 9BN?

S74 9BN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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