Martin Lane, Blacker Hill, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S74 0RX.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Martin Lane, Blacker Hill, Barnsley has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Oct 2016. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £197,500.
House prices on Martin Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Martin Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S74 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £197,500 | 27 Oct 2016 |
Sold prices on Martin Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Martin Lane S74 0RX | 27 Oct 2016 | £197,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Martin Lane
Crime
76 crimes were reported within about a mile of Martin Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Martin Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Don catchment Flood alert area
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Martin Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School 126 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Kirk Balk Academy 1,318 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| West Meadows Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Greenfield Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School 159 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Mill Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Wombwell station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Elsecar station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Barnsley station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wentworth Road/Woodhead Drive (opp, Wentworth Road) 1 min walk
- Wentworth Road/Woodhead Drive (adj, Wentworth Road) 2 min walk
- Wombwell Road/Guest Street (opp, Wombwell Road) 10 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Mason Way (adj, Barnsley Road) 10 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Dove Valley Pms Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Walderslade Surgery
High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Hoyland Medical Practice
The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Hoyland Superstore · 0.7 mi
- Spar PFS Spar - Harvest Hoyland · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Hoyland · 1.0 mi
- Heron Heron Hoyland · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Hoyland Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Fern Cottage Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 34.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 838 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,090 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Barnsley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Martin Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 42.1% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 51.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.2% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.5% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.3% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.4% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.8% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.4% | 8.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Barnsley.
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