Living in S74, Barnsley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S74 in Barnsley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Barnsley: £175,733, up 6.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around S74
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central S74 in the last 2 years, with a median of £155,000 and a range from £58,800 to £390,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 BROAD STREET, S74 9DY | semi-detached | £163,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 20 WOODHOUSE ROAD, S74 9AW | detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 4 OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, S74 0EQ | semi-detached | £190,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 1A FIELDHEAD ROAD, S74 9AT | detached | £270,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 6 HALL STREET, S74 9JR | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 41 VALLEY WAY, S74 9AR | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-03-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| The Forest Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Kirk Balk Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Hoyland Common Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
22 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.7% |
| Professional occupations | 11.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
153 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S74 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Barnsley's figures.
Common questions about S74
What is the average house price in S74?
The average sold price in Barnsley is £175,733 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S74?
Prices in Barnsley are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S74?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central S74 in the last 2 years is £155,000, ranging from £58,800 to £390,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S74?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central S74, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S74?
153 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S74 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S74 at risk of flooding?
Central S74 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S74 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £155,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 153 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S74 safe?
153 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S74 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? S74 or S73, S74 or S70, S74 or S35.
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