Postcode S74 9LT is located in a minor urban area, within the Hoyland Milton ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Elsecar area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Forge Recreation Ground.
Elsecar has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Elsecar has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from S74 9LT.
Elsecar near S74 9LT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Hoyland Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £306,250 | £2,821 |
| Flats | 5 | £92,000 | £1,917 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £165,000 | £2,231 |
| Terraced | 40 | £136,500 | £1,856 |
10 year median price trend in Hoyland Milton
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9LT.
In the S74 9LT postcode area, located within Elsecar, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S74 9LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hoyland Mini Market | 21 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Hoyland Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 7-9 King Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.
Elected local representatives for S74 9LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mick Stowe
Hoyland Milton - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S74 9LT records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around S74 9LT in Elsecar is £170,000 (about £2,220 per square metre) based on 150 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to S74 9LT, including Greenfield Primary School (Good), Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy (Good) and Hoyland Springwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S74 9LT is Elsecar, about 178 m away.
S74 9LT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.