Upper Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S74 9NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	50.1%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	47.4%	49.9%	2.5%	49.0%	0.9%

Partnership Status

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 9NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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	26%	42.4%	16.4%	37.9%	4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	46.6%	38.2%	-8.4%	44.2%	-6.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	11%	11.3%	0.3%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	15.3%	6.4%	-8.9%	6.1%	0.3%

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%	37.3%	-0.2%	48.4%	-11.1%
Good health	32.2%	37%	4.8%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	12.4%	19.1%	6.7%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	15.5%	5%	-10.5%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.2%	27.1%	-7.1%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	15.1%	4.8%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	12%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	9.9%	3.1%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	15.5%	5.9%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	21%	18%	-3.0%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	98.3%	1.1%	81.4%	16.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	97.5%	98.9%	1.4%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
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%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
No passport held	26.2%	13.5%	12.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.9%	37.2%	12.7%
Christian	45.2%	46.2%	-1.0%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Upper Hoyland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Hoyland Road was 178.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.5% higher than the Hoyland Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Upper Hoyland Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton and the 127th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.3%.

🔎 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 9NJ, 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 Upper Hoyland Road are based on 68 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 Upper Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S74 9NJ

Average Price
£388,003

Semi-Detached
£305,061

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,524

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper Hoyland Road

Average Price
£383,062

Semi-Detached
£250,455

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,092

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£433,334

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper Hoyland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£338,000	2025-08-26	£349,093
16 Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-06-12	£359,512
6A Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£408,000	2023-03-17	£445,924
4 Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-01-05	£321,247
20 Upper Hoyland Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2019-10-09	£413,319

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S74 9NJ

Employment

S74 9NJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	23
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

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	559 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School West Street , Hoyland S74 9DL	3out of 4	932 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoyland Springwood Primary School Clough Fields Road , Hoyland S74 0ER	3out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoyland Common Primary School Sheffield Road , Hoyland Common S74 0DJ	4out of 4	1,286 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Cherry Tree Street , Hoyland S74 9RG	3out of 4	1,660 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	592 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	3,810 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	2out of 4	5,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	5,197 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	2,966 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	4,145 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old House Cafe	148a West Street		662 yd
Tinkers Cafe	Hoyland Common Community Centre, 30a Hoyland Road		1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hoyland Nether W M C	Hoyland Nether W M Club, 2 Broad Street	777 yd
Hoyland Catholic Social Club	St Helens Catholic Club, West Street	812 yd
The Royal Oak	Royal Oak Inn, 18 Barnsley Road	941 yd
Sammies	Sammies, 37 Wombwell Road	960 yd
The Star Hotel	Star Hotel, 30 Hoyland Road	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Family Shopper, West Street	672 yd
The Little Kitchen	69 West Street	899 yd
Corner Shop	10 Wombwell Road	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kirk Balk Community College (Closed) Kirk Balk		498 yd
Hoyland Leisure Centre WEST STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	536 yd
Kirk Balk Academy WEST STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	580 yd
Platts Common Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,005 yd
Tinker Lane Recreation Ground TINKER LANE	grass pitches	1,063 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	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%

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	45 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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