Postcode S74 9JG 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 high crime levels, with around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hoyland is £32,300 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hoyland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Hoyland has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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 of residents in Hoyland is £32,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S74 9JG.
Hoyland near S74 9JG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Elsecar | N/A | Walking directions to Elsecar |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 33 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rockingham
In the S74 9JG postcode area, located within Hoyland, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 9JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Barnsley, S74 9BF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 7-9 King Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Hoyland Mini Market | 21 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Hoyland Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Cumberland Road, Barnsley, S74 9PQ | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.