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Wombwell South

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About

Wombwell South is a residential district situated on the southern edge of the town of Barnsley. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with local amenities centred along the main routes like Doncaster Road and Station Road. It offers practical access to everyday services, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, serving the needs of its community. The layout is functional, with green spaces like King George V Playing Fields providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the large, modern Wombwell Leisure Centre, which serves as a community hub. The area's history is connected to coal mining, though the physical landscape is now largely residential. Public transport links provide connections to Barnsley town centre and other parts of South Yorkshire. The railway line runs adjacent to the area, with Wombwell station offering direct services to nearby cities.

Area overview

On average Wombwell South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year. There are 2 schools in Wombwell South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wombwell South is home to around 9,590 people, with a population density of about 1,476.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wombwell South Population
9,590
Population density
1,476.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.64(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.4(+41%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.82(-8%)
Public order
6.67(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,944
93.23%
Other White
339
3.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.43%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
35
0.36%
Other
33
0.34%
Total population: 9,593

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,806
23.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,696
21.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,367
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,172
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
956
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 7,728

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,375
33.08%
Owns outright
1,189
28.61%
Social rents from council
698
16.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
637
15.33%
Other social rented
110
2.65%
Total households: 4,156

Property prices in Wombwell South

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £192,498 in Wombwell South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wombwell South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£305,000
Flats11£90,000
Semi-Detached40£183,000
Terraced44£160,000

10 years median price trend in Wombwell South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell South.

All postcodes in Wombwell South

S738TF

Copeland Road

S730BA

Wombwell

S730RS

Medway Place

S730HS

Park Street

S730JG

Collindridge Road

S730NN

Hall Cross Avenue

S730RU

Overdale Road

S738PB

Foley Avenue

S730PG

Lundhill Road

S730HW

Park Street

S730NG

Wood Walk

S730RL

Lundhill Road

S730FS

Shelley Drive

S730BB

Valley Way

S730JL

Hall Street

S730YG

Pontefract Road

S738NT

Stubbs Road

S730FG

Park Street

S730UY

Kingfisher Drive

S738PH

Windmill Road

S738PN

Windmill Court

S738TW

Bondfield Crescent

S730LB

Cowley Green

S730UU

Grebe Court

S738HD

Summer Lane

S738NP

St Marys Road

S730BL

Station Road

S730BX

Cotterdale Gardens

S730EW

Thompson Road

S730FP

Bronte Way

S730JQ

Jardine Street

S730LL

Hough Lane

S730RR

Orwell Close

S730UZ

Bellscroft

S738TJ

Wooley Avenue

S738TR

Bondfield Crescent

S730BT

Swaledale Drive

S730EB

Kingsway

S730RF

Ewden Road

S730EP

Thompson Road

S730SW

Brendon Close

S738UE

Dovecliffe Road

S730EN

Pickup Crescent

S730AS

Park Street

S730DT

Calverley Gardens

S730FB

Kings Court

S730LG

Malsin Gardens

S730SP

Grantley Close

S730EL

Pickup Crescent

S730HT

Poplar Road

S730RB

Lundhill Road

S738EY

Rectory Close

S730LJ

Cross Street

S730BE

Parkhill Road

S730EG

Hough Lane

S730HX

Hope Street

S730YR

Badsworth Close

S730BW

Station Road

S730JP

Hadfield Street

S730TD

Brampton View

S738TG

Foley Avenue

S730HU

Gower Street

S730NY

Croft Close

S730US

Teal Close

S730UT

Redshank Place

S730WG

Lundhill Drive

S730LS

Dovecote

S738TA

Copeland Road

S730QY

Brampton Road

S730RH

Gypsy Lane

S738PU

Rutland Place

S738PE

Rutland Place

S730QZ

Lundhill Grove

S738NR

Tune Street

S730BU

Bayford Way

S730HG

Hallam Close

S730HQ

Park Street

S730DR

Hough Lane

S730JB

Margaret Road

S730JY

Elliott Avenue

S730NL

Almond Croft

S730RA

Lundhill Road

S738TD

Bondfield Crescent

S738TU

Summer Lane

S730EU

Hough Lane

S730HJ

Park Street

S730SF

Everill Gate Lane

S730UX

Kingfisher Drive

S730WB

Kilncroft

S730LW

Hough Lane

S730SU

Everill Close

S730FL

Midland Way

S730TA

Brampton Crescent

S730YL

Everill Gate Lane

S730EA

Kingsway

S730RY

Conway Place

S738TH

Wooley Avenue

S730AP

Saffron Court

S738PG

Washington Avenue

S730LH

Wood Street

Data Sources

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