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About

Wombwell North is a residential district situated on the eastern edge of the town. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local amenities concentrated along the main routes. Open green spaces, including King George V Playing Fields, provide recreational areas within the community.

A notable local landmark is the Wombwell Main Colliery memorial, reflecting the area's historical ties to the coal mining industry. The district is served by Wombwell railway station, offering direct connections to Barnsley and Sheffield. Residential streets are primarily quiet, with daily needs met by shops and services on Station Road and Barnsley Road.

Area overview

On average Wombwell North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wombwell North is £37,313 per year. There are 3 schools in Wombwell North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wombwell North is home to around 7,733 people, with a population density of about 1,974.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wombwell North Population
7,733
Population density
1,974.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.48(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.3(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+45%)
Public order
8.28(-8%)
Burglary
6.47(+26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,941
89.75%
Other White
484
6.26%
African
45
0.58%
Roma
37
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.47%
Total population: 7,734

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,804
28.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,148
18.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
760
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 6,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
968
27.25%
Owns outright
958
26.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
728
20.5%
Social rents from council
525
14.78%
Other social rented
287
8.08%
Total households: 3,552

Property prices in Wombwell North

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Wombwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £369,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wombwell North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£266,498
Semi-Detached36£175,500
Terraced41£107,500

10 years median price trend in Wombwell North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell North.

All postcodes in Wombwell North

S738QZ

Kitchin Road

S730WW

Wombwell

S738SU

Old Farm Lane

S730AE

New Street

S738JA

Blythe Street

S738JY

Frederick Street

S738DA

High Street

S738NB

Rose Grove

S738NE

Rose Grove

S738FP

Owler Close

S738HZ

Cemetery Road

S738LY

Wainwright Place

S738SN

Pearson Crescent

S733DU

Wombwell

S738DG

Littlefield Lane

S738FY

Mitchells Mews

S738RN

Mont Walk

S738AN

Providence Street

S738BF

Leyfield Place

S738DH

Lower York Street

S738DY

Roy Kilner Road

S738DZ

Aldham Cottages

S738RQ

Aldham House Lane

S738JB

York Street

S738LT

Wilson Street

S738RL

Neville Close

S738AE

Wombwell

S738DR

Barnsley Road

S738FE

Dove Valley Way

S738HW

Park Row

S738SB

Wortley Avenue

S739PJ

Venetian Crescent

S738GA

Mitchells Avenue

S738JF

Blythe Street

S738LA

West Street

S739PU

Rimini Rise

S738BL

Snowden Terrace

S733DY

Wombwell

S738AU

Netherwood Road

S738EU

Storey's Gate

S738FQ

Roy Kilner Road

S738JT

Main Street

S738ND

Rose Grove

S738FW

Wilson Court

S738GJ

Mitchells Main Close

S738LB

Bartholomew Street

S738QX

Jones Avenue

S738DT

Barnsley Road

S738QS

Newsome Avenue

S738RD

Wilson Street

S730DD

George Street

S738NA

Yvonne Grove

S738QY

Kitchin Road

S738RG

Aldham House Lane

S733DL

Wombwell

S738AA

High Street

S738HF

Hoyland Street

S738HJ

Melville Street

S738HQ

Orchard Street

S738NH

Wombwell

S739PP

Lombard Crescent

S733AW

Wombwell

S738DP

Barnsley Road

S738HP

Pitt Street

S738HS

High Street

S738NG

Sadlers Gate

S738QD

Aldham House Lane

S738SP

Aldham House Lane

S730AQ

Smith Street

S738FD

Great Stubbing

S738JS

Main Street

S738LL

Blythe Street

S738LU

Wilson Street

S738RF

Aldham House Lane

S738UG

Smithley Lane

S730ZJ

Wombwell

S738EG

Barnsley Road

S738GB

Mitchells Avenue

S738SW

Simons Way

S739QT

Burnham Way

S738BW

Pearsons Field

S738FJ

Woodbourn Gardens

S738LG

Western Terrace

S738SR

Moorbank View

S738FX

Mitchells Terrace

S738LR

Wilson Street

S738RX

Moorbank Close

S738DN

Barnsley Road

S730BN

Station Road

S738GF

Pearson Crescent

S738SQ

Pearson Crescent

S738BP

Hall Croft

S738EP

Wombwell Lane

S738JL

Colewell Close

S738RR

Richardson Walk

S738SD

Wortley Avenue

S730AH

Station Road

S738EZ

Upton Close

S738LW

John Street

S739QB

Burnham Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.