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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. 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

S738DS

Barnsley Road

S738LF

Bartholomew Street

S738FZ

Mitchells Court

S738QR

Aldham House Lane

S738FG

Little Stubbing

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

S733AW

Wombwell

S738GF

Pearson Crescent

S738LB

Bartholomew Street

S738NH

Wombwell

Data Sources

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