Stoney Croft is in Hoyland, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S74 0LZ is located in the Rockingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stoney Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S74 0AP, S74 0AX, S74 0AS, S74 0BX, S74 0AA, S74 0AT, S74 0FA, S74 9ET, S74 0AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S74 0LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 39.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 41.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 22.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 21% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 99.2% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 95.9% | 97.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoney Croft was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Stoney Croft has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Stoney Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2024-09-20 | £170,546 |
| 14 Stoney Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-03-15 | £88,593 |
| 16 Stoney Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-12-15 | £84,000 |
| 25 Stoney Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-06 | £153,373 |
| 28 Stoney Croft, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2021-08-31 | £90,268 |
S74 0LZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Meadows Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9ET | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyland Common Primary School Sheffield Road , Hoyland Common S74 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School Clough Fields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Westwood New Road , Tankersley S75 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,406 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 | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 5,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces High Green School for Conductive Education Paces High Green Centre , Pack Horse Lane S35 3HY | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkers Cafe | Hoyland Common Community Centre, 30a Hoyland Road | 307 yd | |
| The Salvation Army, Hoyland Common Corps | Salvation Army Church And Community Centre, Central Street | 409 yd | |
| The Old House Cafe | 148a West Street | 854 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, The Oval | 969 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 7, Kestrel Way | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Hotel | Star Hotel, 30 Hoyland Road | 303 yd | |
| Tap and Brew | 9 Hoyland Road | 353 yd | |
| Hoyland Common W.M.C. | Hoyland Common Wmc, 11 Fitzwilliam Street | 431 yd | |
| Saville Square | Saville Square, 34-36 Sheffield Road | 567 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds Inn | Hare And Hounds Inn, 28 Sheffield Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Deli | 69 Hoyland Road | 353 yd | |
| Faisal Asian Takeaway | 17 Hoyland Road | 353 yd | |
| Sanchez | Ground Floor, 14 Hoyland Road | 508 yd | |
| The New Mayfair | 6-8 Hoyland Road | 508 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 26 Sheffield Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 16-22 Hoyland Road | 449 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker Lane Recreation Ground TINKER LANE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Kirk Balk Academy WEST STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Hoyland Leisure Centre WEST STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Hoyland Common Primary School SHEFFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Kirk Balk Community College (Closed) Kirk Balk | 751 yd | |
| Rockingham Sports Ground Sheffield Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 775 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 | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.