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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 85 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
85
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
42.8(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.23(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+32%)
Public order
6.72(-24%)
Other crime
5.82(+74%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Wombwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £297,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£230,000£2,773
Semi-Detached38£172,500£2,268
Terraced31£135,000£1,613

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

S738RW

Janets Walk

S738SQ

Pearson Crescent

S739YE

Wombwell

S738JA

Blythe Street

S738DA

High Street

S738EG

Barnsley Road

S738RY

Aldham House Lane

S738RX

Moorbank Close

S738SR

Moorbank View

S738ET

Low Laithes View

S738FL

Melville Gardens

S738LS

Wainwright Avenue

S738HB

High Street

S738RT

Neville Court

S738NE

Rose Grove

S738AU

Netherwood Road

S738AF

Stonyford Road

S738LJ

Blythe Street

S738HG

Diamond Street

S738RE

Wilson Street

S738HX

Blythe Street

S738QW

Newsome Avenue

S738DJ

Barnsley Road

S738EZ

Upton Close

S738HJ

Melville Street

S738RN

Mont Walk

S738BJ

Clarkes Croft

S738EB

Barnwell Crescent

S738SD

Wortley Avenue

S738JZ

William Street

S738QF

South Place

S738LP

Wilson Street

S730AQ

Smith Street

S738SF

Pearson Crescent

S738AX

Netherwood Road

S738AN

Providence Street

S738HL

Bow Royd

S739QT

Burnham Way

S738LQ

Mount Terrace

S738FD

Great Stubbing

S738BF

Leyfield Place

S738HH

Barnsley Road

S738AS

Pitt Street

S730YP

Wombwell

S738RH

Neville Close

S730DG

Church Street

S738FQ

Roy Kilner Road

S738BH

High Street

S738LH

Blythe Street

S738LU

Wilson Street

S738LE

Bartholomew Street

S738DY

Roy Kilner Road

S738FP

Owler Close

S738RP

Spring Walk

S738QH

Summer Lane

S738RL

Neville Close

S738AH

Millmoor Court

S733DY

Wombwell

S738RJ

Fellows Walk

S738FH

Barnsley Road

S738ND

Rose Grove

S738SG

Pearson Crescent

S738GB

Mitchells Avenue

S738JE

Bond Street

S738FN

Barnsley Road

S738DP

Barnsley Road

S738SU

Old Farm Lane

S738QY

Kitchin Road

S739PP

Lombard Crescent

S738AB

Providence Court

S738HR

Bradberry Balk Lane

S739PT

Marina Rise

S738DR

Barnsley Road

S738JG

Victoria Road

S738NB

Rose Grove

S738HZ

Cemetery Road

S738DX

Longfield Close

S738GG

Pearson Drive

S738RU

Aldham House Lane

S738FW

Wilson Court

S738QE

Summer Lane

S738NA

Yvonne Grove

S738DH

Lower York Street

S738BE

Bramham Croft

S738ST

Simons Way

S738AE

Wombwell

S738JH

Barnsley Road

S738JF

Blythe Street

S733DU

Wombwell

S738JJ

Highfield Court

S738NG

Sadlers Gate

S738QU

Kitchin Road

S738HF

Hoyland Street

S738DN

Barnsley Road

S738SN

Pearson Crescent

S738LG

Western Terrace

S739NX

Bari Close

S739QX

Lombard Crescent

S738RR

Richardson Walk

S738SL

Holgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.