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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hoyland is £40,775 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Forge Recreation Ground.
Hoyland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Hoyland has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hoyland is £40,775 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S74 9BN.
Hoyland near S74 9BN 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Forge Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to The Forge Recreation Ground |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 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 | 32 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rockingham
In the S74 9BN postcode area, located within Hoyland, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 9BN
| 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 |
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.