Willow Close is in Hoyland, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S74 0EL is located in the Rockingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Close, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S74 0BN, S74 0EN, S74 0DA, S74 0DE, S74 0BL, S74 0BB, S74 0EJ, S74 0BJ, S74 0DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S74 0EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 53.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46% | 46.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S74 0EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 23.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 59.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 43.5% | 12.9% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 32.9% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19% | 18% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 21.2% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 10% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 25.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% higher than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 238th highest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Willow Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-11-15 | £146,110 |
| 23 Willow Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-11-18 | £183,241 |
| 23 Willow Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-07-31 | £192,935 |
| 15 Willow Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-26 | £177,961 |
| 15 Willow Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-07-14 | £185,698 |
S74 0EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in S74 0EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School Clough Fields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School Cloughfields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Meadows Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9ET | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Meadows Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9ET | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9DL | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Community College West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Green Comprehensive School Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces School for Conductive Education Thorncliffe Hall , Newton Chambers Road S35 2PH | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 4,493 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 4,895 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou's Little Treats | Potters Wheel, The Parade, Clough Fields Road | 388 yd | |
| The Old House Cafe | 148a West Street | 551 yd | |
| Tinkers Cafe | Hoyland Common Community Centre, 30a Hoyland Road | 781 yd | |
| The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps | Salvation Army Church And Community Centre, Central Street | 894 yd | |
| Elachi | 11-13 Milton Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Tap | Potters Wheel, The Parade, Clough Fields Road | 388 yd | |
| Hoyland Nether W M C | Hoyland Nether W M Club, 2 Broad Street | 562 yd | |
| Hoyland Common W.M.C. | Hoyland Common Wmc, 11 Fitzwilliam Street | 725 yd | |
| Hoyland Catholic Social Club | St Helens Catholic Club, West Street | 725 yd | |
| The Star Hotel | Star Hotel, 30 Hoyland Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Family Shopper, West Street | 567 yd | |
| Hoyland Deli | 69 Hoyland Road | 790 yd | |
| Faisal Asian Takeaway | 17 Hoyland Road | 790 yd | |
| The Little Kitchen | 69 West Street | 815 yd | |
| Sanchez | Ground Floor, 14 Hoyland Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 16-22 Hoyland Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Balk Academy WEST STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Hoyland Leisure Centre WEST STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Kirk Balk Community College (Closed) Kirk Balk | 599 yd | |
| Tinker Lane Recreation Ground TINKER LANE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.