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About

Wombwell ward lies in the eastern part of the Barnsley borough, centred around the town of Wombwell itself. The area is characterised by residential streets and local shopping parades serving the community. It is bordered by the Dearne Valley, with the M1 motorway running to its west, providing a key transport link. The ward includes several smaller settlements and retains a distinct identity separate from Barnsley's main urban centre.

A notable local feature is the Wombwell Main Colliery memorial garden, reflecting the area's deep historical roots in coal mining. The landscape includes pockets of green space and recreational grounds, such as those near the River Dearne. The ward's structure is primarily functional, with housing, schools, and essential services concentrated to meet local needs.

Area overview

On average Wombwell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wombwell is £41,302 per year. There are 3 schools in Wombwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wombwell is home to around 12,433 people, with a population density of about 1,858.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wombwell Population
12,433
Population density
1,858.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.81(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.99(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.8(+72%)
Vehicle crime
10.3(+83%)
Public order
9.25(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,465
92.23%
Other White
567
4.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.49%
Other
42
0.34%
African
37
0.3%
Total population: 12,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,538
25.06%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,019
19.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,763
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,592
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,234
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 10,127

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,732
31.11%
Owns outright
1,535
27.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
959
17.22%
Social rents from council
923
16.58%
Other social rented
238
4.27%
Total households: 5,568

Property prices in Wombwell

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Wombwell 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£280,000£2,843
Flats7£87,000£1,456
Semi-Detached61£185,000£2,314
Terraced67£145,000£1,714

10 years median price trend in Wombwell

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

All postcodes in Wombwell

S730RR

Orwell Close

S730DQ

Church Street

S738PR

Windmill Road

S730ES

Wright Crescent

S730HP

Reginald Road

S738GA

Mitchells Avenue

S730UP

Bittern Croft

S730NZ

Eastwell Grove

S738JQ

Main Street

S730DL

Kelvin Grove

S730JD

Kings Road

S730RB

Lundhill Road

S730HA

Ebor Close

S738DD

Barnsley Road

S730DW

Kings Road

S730EG

Hough Lane

S730QY

Brampton Road

S738QH

Summer Lane

S730FG

Park Street

S730ET

Wright Crescent

S730SH

Hoober View

S730AJ

Mayflower Way

S738ND

Rose Grove

S730SL

Dove Close

S730PG

Lundhill Road

S730BF

Prospect Terrace

S738QQ

East Avenue

S738LW

John Street

S730TE

Dove Road

S730NH

Marles Close

S733DL

Wombwell

S730JP

Hadfield Street

S738TG

Foley Avenue

S738JJ

Highfield Court

S738LZ

Wilson Street

S730LD

Pashley Croft

S730NE

Wood Walk

S730JZ

Elliott Avenue

S738HZ

Cemetery Road

S738FU

John Street Court

S738TH

Wooley Avenue

S730FS

Shelley Drive

S738PD

Bird Avenue

S738RE

Wilson Street

S730LG

Malsin Gardens

S730AW

High Street

S730EP

Thompson Road

S738BW

Pearsons Field

S738LA

West Street

S730JG

Collindridge Road

S738JB

York Street

S730UY

Kingfisher Drive

S738PH

Windmill Road

S730RY

Conway Place

S738HB

High Street

S738TJ

Wooley Avenue

S738JS

Main Street

S738DH

Lower York Street

S730RS

Medway Place

S730NG

Wood Walk

S730EN

Pickup Crescent

S730JQ

Jardine Street

S738LT

Wilson Street

S730BB

Valley Way

S730HQ

Park Street

S738NG

Sadlers Gate

S738DA

High Street

S730SB

Broomhead Road

S730RP

Glenmore Rise

S738UF

Pit Lane

S738LR

Wilson Street

S730WE

Park Street

S738PQ

Bird Avenue

S738BJ

Clarkes Croft

S738HJ

Melville Street

S738PN

Windmill Court

S738BL

Snowden Terrace

S738QU

Kitchin Road

S738PZ

Copeland Road

S730JH

Mellor Road

S730LL

Hough Lane

S738AE

Wombwell

S730SN

Dove Road

S738RF

Aldham House Lane

S738FT

John Street Way

S730FQ

Bronte Way

S738LL

Blythe Street

S730HD

Everill Gate Lane

S738PU

Rutland Place

S730LN

Roberts Street

S730SR

Wombwell

S738DQ

Rimington Road

S730ZA

Lundhill View

S730UX

Kingfisher Drive

S730EZ

Grange Court

S730ZJ

Wombwell

S738JG

Victoria Road

S738GB

Mitchells Avenue

S730RE

Lundhill Road

S738LQ

Mount Terrace

Data Sources

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