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S74

BARNSLEY

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S74 is the postcode district for BARNSLEY, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £185,442
1yr change ▲ 4.0%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£185,442

▲ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% below national avg

Crime Rate

41.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

302 Mbps

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.

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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

£178K £182K £185K £189K £192K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

62

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.

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302.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about S74 BARNSLEY

What is the average house price in S74 BARNSLEY?
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 BARNSLEY 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 is the population of S74 BARNSLEY?
The population of S74 (BARNSLEY) is approximately 276,595 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S74 BARNSLEY?
There are 8 schools in or near S74. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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