Playford Yard is in Hoyland, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S74 0QY is located in the Hoyland Milton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Playford Yard, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S74 0QT, S74 0RL, S74 0FL, S74 0RB, S74 0RQ, S74 9TG, S74 0QR, S74 0QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S74 0QY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 58.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 41.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S74 0QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 47.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 35.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 7.1% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 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 | 46% | 39.3% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 26.1% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.9% | 10% | -16.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 18.5% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 16.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 100% | 97.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 97.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Playford Yard was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Playford Yard has the 29th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 391st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Playford Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-10-11 | £96,601 |
| 5 Playford Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-06-26 | £99,722 |
| 5 Playford Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-06-26 | £132,963 |
| 5 Playford Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2012-07-23 | £129,983 |
| 5 Playford Yard, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2004-06-25 | £102,964 |
S74 0QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Primary School Roebuck Hill , Jump S74 0JW | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Cherry Tree Street , Hoyland S74 9RG | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Meadows Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School Clough Fields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,999 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 | 5,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Inn, 18 Barnsley Road | 340 yd | |
| Sammies | Sammies, 37 Wombwell Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Shop | 10 Wombwell Road | 391 yd | |
| Triple H Chippy | 69 Wombwell Road | 416 yd | |
| HFC Fried Chicken and Istanbul Pizzeria, Grill | Unit 1, Cumberland Stores, 11-13 Cumberland Road | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platts Common Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Blacker Hill Recreation Ground WOODHEAD DRIVE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Jump Primary School ROEBUCK HILL | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Roebuck Hill RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ROEBUCK HILL | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.