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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 120 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
120
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
58.96(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.87(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.32(+69%)
Public order
10.62(+18%)
Vehicle crime
9.89(+77%)
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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£285,000
Flats9£90,000
Semi-Detached58£180,000
Terraced64£138,250

10 years median price trend in Wombwell

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

All postcodes in Wombwell

S738QZ

Kitchin Road

S738TF

Copeland Road

S730WW

Wombwell

S730BA

Wombwell

S730AE

New Street

S730RS

Medway Place

S730HS

Park Street

S730JG

Collindridge Road

S730NN

Hall Cross Avenue

S730RU

Overdale Road

S738JA

Blythe Street

S738JY

Frederick Street

S738PB

Foley Avenue

S730PG

Lundhill Road

S730HW

Park Street

S730NG

Wood Walk

S730RL

Lundhill Road

S738DA

High Street

S738NB

Rose Grove

S738NE

Rose Grove

S730FS

Shelley Drive

S730BB

Valley Way

S730JL

Hall Street

S738NT

Stubbs Road

S730FG

Park Street

S730UY

Kingfisher Drive

S738HZ

Cemetery Road

S738LY

Wainwright Place

S738PH

Windmill Road

S738PN

Windmill Court

S738TW

Bondfield Crescent

S733DU

Wombwell

S730LB

Cowley Green

S730UU

Grebe Court

S738FY

Mitchells Mews

S738HD

Summer Lane

S738NP

St Marys Road

S730EW

Thompson Road

S730FP

Bronte Way

S730JQ

Jardine Street

S730LL

Hough Lane

S730RR

Orwell Close

S730UZ

Bellscroft

S738DH

Lower York Street

S738TJ

Wooley Avenue

S738TR

Bondfield Crescent

S730EB

Kingsway

S730RF

Ewden Road

S738JB

York Street

S738LT

Wilson Street

S749SZ

Woodhead Lane

S730EP

Thompson Road

S730SW

Brendon Close

S738AE

Wombwell

S738DR

Barnsley Road

S738HW

Park Row

S738UE

Dovecliffe Road

S730EN

Pickup Crescent

S738GA

Mitchells Avenue

S738JF

Blythe Street

S738LA

West Street

S730AS

Park Street

S730FB

Kings Court

S730LG

Malsin Gardens

S730SP

Grantley Close

S738BL

Snowden Terrace

S730EL

Pickup Crescent

S730HT

Poplar Road

S730RB

Lundhill Road

S733DY

Wombwell

S738EY

Rectory Close

S738JT

Main Street

S738ND

Rose Grove

S730LJ

Cross Street

S730EG

Hough Lane

S730HX

Hope Street

S730YR

Badsworth Close

S738FW

Wilson Court

S738LB

Bartholomew Street

S738QX

Jones Avenue

S730JP

Hadfield Street

S730TD

Brampton View

S738DT

Barnsley Road

S738QS

Newsome Avenue

S738RD

Wilson Street

S738TG

Foley Avenue

S730DD

George Street

S730HU

Gower Street

S730NY

Croft Close

S730US

Teal Close

S730UT

Redshank Place

S730WG

Lundhill Drive

S738NA

Yvonne Grove

S738QY

Kitchin Road

S738RG

Aldham House Lane

S730LS

Dovecote

S733DL

Wombwell

S738AA

High Street

S738HF

Hoyland Street

S738HJ

Melville Street

Data Sources

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