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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 average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wombwell is £41,392 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
19.9%
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

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £230K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £376,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£275,000£261
Semi-Detached65£186,000£220
Terraced64£138,000£158
Flats4£104,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wombwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,950£82,500£120,000£87,750
2017£169,973£67,555£124,995£90,000
2018£185,000£72,000£129,950£96,600
2019£204,950£65,000£134,950£87,000
2020£210,000£70,500£135,000£83,500
2021£226,500£75,500£150,000£95,000
2022£255,000£112,500£160,000£111,000
2023£279,995£90,000£165,000£107,000
2024£282,498£96,500£168,000£110,000
2025£280,000£88,500£180,000£140,750
2026£271,000£111,500£185,500£117,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£122£144£91
2017£173£108£149£99
2018£183£115£158£96
2019£186£120£155£106
2020£201£120£157£107
2021£214£124£166£106
2022£243£182£187£137
2023£250£161£185£119
2024£262£147£207£135
2025£265£135£214£155
2026£257£169£211£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wombwell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wombwell ward.

Local councillors

James Lewis Higginbottom

Wombwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Wombwell

Is Wombwell safe?

Wombwell records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wombwell?

The median sale price in Wombwell is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wombwell?

Wombwell has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wombwell?

Wombwell scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wombwell sits around rank 8,881 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wombwell?

The average household income in Wombwell is around £41,392 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wombwell?

Wombwell is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Wombwell

S730FW

Christie Court

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

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

Brampton Road

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