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Wombwell North

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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, about 25% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 20.3% 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
20.3%
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

Median price£168,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £190K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Wombwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £297,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£232,500£258
Semi-Detached37£170,000£204
Terraced30£129,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wombwell North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,950£129,475£81,000
2017£165,995£124,950£80,000
2018£178,950£127,950£82,750
2019£179,950£134,975£75,500
2020£194,950£137,500£80,000
2021£178,750£144,995£90,000
2022£214,000£160,000£106,000
2023£246,996£155,000£120,000
2024£258,246£174,396£110,000
2025£247,500£175,000£105,998
2026£235,000£180,000£104,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£160£99
2017£172£156£92
2018£186£164£96
2019£192£155£96
2020£194£146£103
2021£201£155£110
2022£241£184£117
2023£259£176£139
2024£264£210£133
2025£260£204£146
2026£285£190£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Wombwell North

S738AA

High Street

S738LW

John Street

S739PJ

Venetian Crescent

S738DZ

Aldham Cottages

S738RZ

Aldham House Lane

S738JB

York Street

S738HS

High Street

S738GL

Netherfield Gardens

S738JL

Colewell Close

S738GJ

Mitchells Main Close

S730DD

George Street

S738GF

Pearson Crescent

S738LB

Bartholomew Street

S738NH

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