S74 — BARNSLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S74

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S74 is £185,442, which is 20% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S74 cost 35.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S74 have risen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£312,635	132
Semi-detached	£160,078	268
Terraced	£126,765	266
Flat	£100,519	27
All types	£185,442	721

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S74

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 41.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S74 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S74

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S74 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Jump Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Helen's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hoyland Common Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
West Meadows Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirk Balk Academy	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S74 are 302.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

302.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S74 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S74 — BARNSLEY

Area Summary

S74 (BARNSLEY) offers affordable property prices (£185,442, 35% below national average), low crime (49% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (302 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S74?

The average house price in S74 (BARNSLEY) is £185,442, based on 721 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.0% over the past year.

Is S74 a safe area to live?

Crime in S74 is significantly below the national average (41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S74?

There are 8 schools in or near S74. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in S74?

Council tax in S74 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S74?

The average broadband download speed in S74 is 302 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S74 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in S74 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 276,595.