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Wombwell North

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About

Wombwell North is a residential area located in the northern part of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. The community is served by public transport links, making it accessible to nearby towns and Barnsley town centre.

Green spaces like Wombwell Park offer recreational opportunities, while the area retains a quiet, suburban feel. The nearby Dearne Valley Parkway provides easy road connections to surrounding regions. Wombwell North has a strong sense of local identity, with community events and facilities contributing to its character. The area balances residential living with practical access to essential services.

Area overview

On average Wombwell North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wombwell North is £31,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Wombwell North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Wombwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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
Detached28£266,498
Semi-Detached39£183,500
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

S733BJ

Wombwell North

S738GH

Wombwell North

S738QT

Newsome Avenue

S738RJ

Wombwell North

S738SF

Pearson Crescent

S738SJ

Mill Hill

S730AD

Marsh Street

S738RA

Turner Avenue

S738RH

Neville Close

S739PZ

Venetian Crescent

S738FH

Barnsley Road

S738AS

Pitt Street

S738FL

Melville Street

S738GE

Kitchin Road

S738HT

Barnsley Road

S738LP

Wilson Street

S738QW

Newsome Avenue

S738AB

Wombwell North

S738JG

Victoria Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.