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Wombwell South

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About

Wombwell South is a residential area located in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The community is served by public transport links, providing access to Barnsley town centre and nearby areas.

The area features green spaces such as Wombwell Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Wombwell South has a straightforward layout, with residential streets connecting to main roads like Station Road and Park Road. The proximity to the M1 motorway makes it convenient for commuting. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere with a focus on practical living.

Area overview

On average Wombwell South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wombwell South is £36,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Wombwell South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 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
Detached36£309,995
Flats11£90,000
Semi-Detached49£182,500
Terraced49£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

S730NF

Wombwell South

S730RS

Medway Place

S730SS

Croft Close

S730ET

Wright Crescent

S730HD

Everill Gate Lane

S730LU

Dovecliffe Road

S730RT

Derwent Place

S730TE

Dove Road

S730WJ

Lundhill Crescent

S738PR

Windmill Road

S730EF

Winders Place

S730HN

Park Hollow

S730JE

Kings Road

S730SN

Dove Road

S730ZA

Wombwell South

S730AY

Wombwell South

S730DQ

Alma Street

S730HA

Ebor Close

S730JR

Hadfield Street

S730LF

Bellscroft

S730LX

Hemingfield Road

S730RE

Gypsy Lane

S730RQ

Barlborough Road

S730RZ

Overdale Road

S730YJ

Everill Gate Lane

S730YQ

Broomhill Lane

S738PQ

Bird Avenue

S730DL

Kelvin Grove

S730LR

Wombwell South

S730SE

Badsworth Close

S730SQ

Junction Close

S738PZ

Copeland Road

S730LD

Foundry Gate

S730NA

Rockley Avenue

S730NB

Wombwell South

S730PG

Beech House Road

S730RP

Glenmore Rise

S738TS

Saunders Row

Data Sources

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