Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Barnsley: a school rated Good within a short walk and Elsecar Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 6 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S74 8HS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 13 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
15crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HOYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
Elsecar Rail Station0.3 mi
21 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 16.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Holy Trinity Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
- 8 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Spar, Morrisons, Tesco…
- nearest 0.8 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Heron Hoyland — 0.8 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S74 8HS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in S74.
Average sold price by property type across the S74 district, 2021–2026.
About S74 8HS
S74 8HS scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S74 8HS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,032 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
