Kirk Balk, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S74 9HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	52.6%	53.4%	0.8%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	47.4%	46.6%	-0.8%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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	26%	30.3%	4.3%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	46.6%	45.8%	-0.8%	44.2%	1.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	11%	6.8%	-4.2%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	15.3%	16.4%	1.1%	6.1%	10.3%

Health

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	37.5%	39.7%	2.2%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	32.2%	32.7%	0.5%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	12.4%	14.9%	2.5%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	15.5%	3.5%	-12.0%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	2.5%	9.2%	6.7%	1.2%	8.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.2%	25.8%	-8.4%	18.2%	7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	9%	-1.3%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	14.9%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	7.1%	0.3%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	15.8%	6.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	21%	26.4%	5.4%	33.8%	-7.4%
Other	2.5%	0.9%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	97%	-0.2%	81.4%	15.6%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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%	98.6%	1.1%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98.6%	1.4%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	9.8%	-9.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.3%	76.7%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Kirk Balk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirk Balk was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Kirk Balk has the 39th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 403rd lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S74 9HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kirk Balk are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kirk Balk, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for S74 9HU

Average Price
£182,609

Semi-Detached
£161,335

Terraced
£170,416

Detached
£325,807

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kirk Balk

Average Price
£179,602

Semi-Detached
£167,985

Terraced
£164,722

Detached
£286,673

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kirk BalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Kirk Balk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-12-11	£192,865
12 Kirk Balk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-07-21	£175,122
10 Kirk Balk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-06-28	£171,040
28 Kirk Balk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-01-31	£140,010
8 Kirk Balk, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£68,000	2020-12-11	£86,670

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S74 9HU

Employment

S74 9HU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S74 9HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Unemployed	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	13
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	9
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Meadows Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9ET	3out of 4	421 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9DL	3out of 4	467 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School Clough Fields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER	3out of 4	800 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoyland Common Primary School Sheffield Road , Hoyland Common S74 0DJ	4out of 4	1,305 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Cherry Tree Street , Hoyland S74 9RG	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX	2out of 4	113 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	4,183 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	2out of 4	5,152 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH	- not rated	3,066 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	3,999 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old House Cafe	148a West Street	186 yd
Lou's Little Treats	Potters Wheel, The Parade, Clough Fields Road	694 yd
Crumbs	Kiosk 3, High Street	734 yd
The English Tea Rooms	14 High Street	734 yd
Elachi	11-13 Milton Road	785 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hoyland Nether W M C	Hoyland Nether W M Club, 2 Broad Street	298 yd
Hoyland Catholic Social Club	St Helens Catholic Club, West Street	355 yd
Hoyland Tap	Potters Wheel, The Parade, Clough Fields Road	694 yd
Belmont WMC	Belmont Wmc, West Street	696 yd
Blunketts Bar	6 Market Street	714 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Family Shopper, West Street	194 yd
The Little Kitchen	69 West Street	458 yd
Desi Massala	14 Market Street	714 yd
Chicken Stop	12 Market Street	714 yd
Ernie's Fish & Chips	12 High Street	734 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	3 King Street		888 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kirk Balk Community College (Closed) Kirk Balk		67 yd
Hoyland Leisure Centre WEST STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	283 yd
Kirk Balk Academy WEST STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	380 yd
Silhouette (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	828 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.