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S74 9EW

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Rockingham

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Overview

Postcode S74 9EW 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 Birdwell area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Birdwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Birdwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from S74 9EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Birdwell near S74 9EW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
470 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.74(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.02(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.07(+29%)
Burglary
7.16(+40%)
Vehicle crime
7.16(+27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
95.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.36%
Other White
4
1.09%
Other
4
1.09%
Caribbean
1
0.27%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
26.4%
No qualifications
83
25.78%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
47.95%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.45%
Social rents from council
22
15.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

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 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 2025169, Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, S74 9NLDetachedFreehold£485,000
26 Aug 202515, Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, S74 9NJDetachedFreehold£338,000
12 Jun 202516, Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, S74 9NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
24 Apr 20253, Low Sycamore Close, Barnsley, S74 9EPDetachedFreehold£435,000
06 Aug 2025106, Hawshaw Lane, Barnsley, S74 0HHOtherFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the S74 9EW postcode area, located within Birdwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S74 9EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWest Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKirk Balk AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 9EW, 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)BirdwellE02001536
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 028BE01007397
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2021-05-01

Frequently asked questions about S74 9EW

Is S74 9EW (Birdwell) safe?

The area around S74 9EW records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near S74 9EW?

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

What schools are near S74 9EW?

There are 5 schools close to S74 9EW, including West Meadows Primary School (Good), Kirk Balk Academy (Good) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S74 9EW?

S74 9EW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S74 9EW (Birdwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

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