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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.

Data Sources

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