Hill Street is in Elsecar, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S74 8EN 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 Hill Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S74 8EW, S74 8DA, S74 8DB, S74 8EG, S74 8EL, S74 8EH, S74 8JS, S74 8DD, S74 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S74 8EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S74 8EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 42.2% | 50% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 31.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 43.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 17.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 19.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 20.4% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Street was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% higher than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 168th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Hill Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-12-10 | £502,514 |
| 37 Hill Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2019-06-14 | £189,009 |
| 37 Hill Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-03-18 | £213,725 |
| 37 Hill Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-01-31 | £172,742 |
| 35 Hill Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1997-12-03 | £179,367 |
S74 8EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S74 8EN 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Primary School Cherry Tree Street , Hoyland S74 9RG | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Church Street , Elsecar S74 8HS | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jump Primary School Roebuck Hill , Jump S74 0JW | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School Clough Fields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER | 3out of 4 | 1,278 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 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,556 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 | 4,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Kitchen | 4 Hill Street | 224 yd | |
| The Pantry | Unit 14b, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road | 650 yd | |
| Brambles Tea Room | Unit 9a, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road | 650 yd | |
| Elsecar Railway Heritage Ltd | Unit 1, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road | 650 yd | |
| Friendship Cafe | Friendship Cafe, Fitzwilliam Court, Fitzwilliam Close | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobcar Sports & Social | Cobcar Sports And Social Club, Cobcar Street | 116 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 22 Hill Street | 135 yd | |
| The Official Cobcar | 2 St Helens Street | 163 yd | |
| Milton Arms | Milton Arms, Armroyd Lane | 501 yd | |
| Elsecar Sports and Social Club | Elsecar Cricket And Social Club, Armroyd Lane | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | 56 Hill Street | 127 yd | |
| Wilkinson Fish Bar | Wilkinson Road Takeaway, Wilkinson Road | 172 yd | |
| Nagoya | Beacon View, 38 Cobcar Street | 273 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Baker | 65b Fitzwilliam Street | 539 yd | |
| King Street Fisheries | 129-131 King Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 3 King Street | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Elsecar Cricket Club ARMROYD LANE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Milton Hall FITZWILLIAM STREET | 596 yd | |
| Milton Forge RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Silhouette (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 870 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.