Postcode S74 9LW 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year. The nearest station is Elsecar, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Elsecar Park.
Elsecar has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,856 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 222 ft away from S74 9LW.
Elsecar near S74 9LW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elsecar Park | Large | Walking directions to Elsecar Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Forge Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to The Forge Recreation Ground |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Hoyland Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £292,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £170,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 43 | £135,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 4 | £88,500 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174,000 | £67,500 | £107,500 | £70,750 |
| 2017 | £187,500 | £77,500 | £110,000 | £77,500 |
| 2018 | £183,500 | £76,000 | £125,000 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £76,500 | £117,000 | £97,000 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £74,000 | £133,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £232,500 | £75,000 | £133,750 | £109,000 |
| 2022 | £287,500 | £92,500 | £140,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £90,000 | £152,500 | £116,920 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £89,000 | £168,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £321,250 | £90,000 | £160,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £272,500 | £106,000 | £187,500 | £129,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £168 | £115 | £127 | £95 |
| 2017 | £164 | £88 | £121 | £100 |
| 2018 | £178 | £141 | £132 | £113 |
| 2019 | £182 | £110 | £128 | £124 |
| 2020 | £192 | £120 | £156 | £107 |
| 2021 | £220 | £138 | £159 | £141 |
| 2022 | £230 | £153 | £171 | £157 |
| 2023 | £247 | £137 | £174 | £161 |
| 2024 | £246 | £172 | £186 | £157 |
| 2025 | £262 | £151 | £194 | £147 |
| 2026 | £280 | £205 | £206 | £182 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S74 9LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 29, Noble Street, Barnsley, S74 9LP | Terraced | Freehold | £67,500 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 23, Noble Street, Barnsley, S74 9LP | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 11, Hallcroft Gardens, Barnsley, S74 9JW | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 18, Hallcroft Gardens, Barnsley, S74 9JW | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | 26, Gill Street, Barnsley, S74 9LR | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the S74 9LW 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 9LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hoyland Mini Market | 21 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Hoyland Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 7-9 King Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S74 9LW, 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 9LW 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 9LW in Elsecar is £173,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to S74 9LW, 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 9LW is Elsecar, about 158 m away.
S74 9LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S74 9LW is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Stowe (Labour Party).