Postcode S74 9EQ 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 high crime levels, with around 84.0 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hoyland has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Hoyland has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from S74 9EQ.
Hoyland near S74 9EQ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9EQ postcode area, located within Hoyland, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.