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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

S733BD

Wombwell

S738BH

High Street

S738FZ

Mitchells Court

S730YP

Wombwell

S738EX

Upton Close

S738FN

Barnsley Road

S738FU

John Street Court

S738JE

Bond Street

S738DX

Longfield Close

S738FR

Roy Kilner Road

S739PX

Lombard Crescent

S739PY

Venetian Crescent

S738LD

Bartholomew Street

S738ST

Simons Way

S738HA

Barnsley Road

S739PR

Parma Rise

S738DS

Barnsley Road

S738HR

Bradberry Balk Lane

S738JX

Princess Street

S738RT

Neville Court

S730AA

High Street

S738GL

Netherfield Gardens

S738LJ

Blythe Street

S738QH

Summer Lane

S738HG

Diamond Street

S738FB

Dove View

S730BJ

Station Road

S730DA

High Street

S738LX

Wilson Street

S738HL

Bow Royd

S730AG

Marsh Street

S738JU

Main Street

S738QQ

East Avenue

S738AH

Millmoor Court

S738JH

Barnsley Road

S738EB

Barnwell Crescent

S738LN

Myrtle Road

S738QE

Summer Lane

S738RZ

Aldham House Lane

S739NX

Bari Close

S738AL

Hope Street

S738BD

Millmoor Road

S738ET

Low Laithes View

S738SE

Pearson Crescent

S739QY

Capri Court

S738DD

Barnsley Road

S738DF

Littlefield Lane

S738FT

John Street Way

S738SS

Moorbank Road

S738JJ

Highfield Court

S739QA

Burnham Way

S738RE

Wilson Street

S738DJ

Barnsley Road

S738HE

Summer Lane

S738LH

Blythe Street

S738RB

Wilson Street

S739YE

Wombwell

S738AX

Netherwood Road

S738LS

Wainwright Avenue

S739PT

Marina Rise

S730DG

Church Street

S738HY

Cemetery Road

S738QR

Aldham House Lane

S738RP

Spring Walk

S739QX

Lombard Crescent

S738JD

Bond Street

S738JZ

William Street

S738HH

Barnsley Road

S738JQ

Main Street

S739PL

Venetian Crescent

S738AP

George Street

S738DB

Snowden Terrace

S738DW

Low Laithes View

S730BG

Willow Gardens

S738AR

Pitt Street

S738DQ

Rimington Road

S738HB

High Street

S738AF

Stonyford Road

S738SL

Holgate

S739NU

Alba Close

S738RU

Aldham House Lane

S738BJ

Clarkes Croft

S738LE

Bartholomew Street

S738LQ

Mount Terrace

S738NF

Rose Place

S738RY

Aldham House Lane

S738SG

Pearson Crescent

S730BS

Valley Road

S738HU

School Street

S738QG

West Avenue

S738BE

Bramham Croft

S738GD

Highfield Grange Close

S738GG

Pearson Drive

S738HX

Blythe Street

S738LF

Bartholomew Street

S738QU

Kitchin Road

S738FG

Little Stubbing

S738GH

Colliery Mount

S738QT

Newsome Avenue

S738LZ

Wilson Street

Data Sources

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