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S74 9DL

West Street

Rockingham

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Overview

Postcode S74 9DL 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 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
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

16.9%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from S74 9DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoyland near S74 9DL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S74 9DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Elsecar

N/A

Walking directions to Elsecar

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,277.8 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
304
98.06%
Indian
1
0.32%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
40%
Owns outright
43
33.08%
Social rents from council
21
16.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Rockingham

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £225K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Detached21£314,995£277
Semi-Detached39£178,496£215
Terraced41£137,000£161
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£200,000£137,000
2026£302,000£97,500£182,500£145,500
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20254, Loretta Cottage, West Street, Barnsley, S74 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
12 Sept 2025137, West Street, Barnsley, S74 9DNTerracedFreehold£177,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 8, Westpoint, West Street, Barnsley, S74 9DHFlatsLeasehold£102,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 16, Westpoint, West Street, Barnsley, S74 9DHFlatsLeasehold£99,000
27 May 202620, Woodhouse Road, Barnsley, S74 9AWDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the S74 9DL postcode area, located within Hoyland, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoyland Springwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKirk Balk AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S74 9DL
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
0.4 miTescoMarket Street, Barnsley, S74 9BFWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miPremierCumberland Road, Barnsley, S74 9PQWalking directions to Premier

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 9DL, 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 030CE01007391
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S74 9DL

Is S74 9DL (Hoyland) safe?

The area around S74 9DL 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 9DL?

The median sale price around S74 9DL in Hoyland is £171,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S74 9DL?

There are 6 schools close to S74 9DL, including St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good), Hoyland Springwood Primary School (Good) and Kirk Balk Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S74 9DL?

The closest station to S74 9DL is Elsecar, about 1,143 m away.

How deprived is the area around S74 9DL?

S74 9DL 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 9DL (Hoyland) in Parliament and on the local council?

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