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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

S738HQ

Orchard Street

S738NH

Wombwell

S738TA

Copeland Road

S730QY

Brampton Road

S730RH

Gypsy Lane

S738PU

Rutland Place

S733AW

Wombwell

S738DP

Barnsley Road

S738HS

High Street

S738NG

Sadlers Gate

S738PE

Rutland Place

S738QD

Aldham House Lane

S730AQ

Smith Street

S730QZ

Lundhill Grove

S738JS

Main Street

S738LL

Blythe Street

S738LU

Wilson Street

S738RF

Aldham House Lane

S730ZJ

Wombwell

S738GB

Mitchells Avenue

S738BW

Pearsons Field

S738LG

Western Terrace

S738NR

Tune Street

S730HG

Hallam Close

S730HQ

Park Street

S738UF

Pit Lane

S730DR

Hough Lane

S730JB

Margaret Road

S730JY

Elliott Avenue

S730NL

Almond Croft

S730RA

Lundhill Road

S738FX

Mitchells Terrace

S738LR

Wilson Street

S738TD

Bondfield Crescent

S738TU

Summer Lane

S738DN

Barnsley Road

S730EU

Hough Lane

S730HJ

Park Street

S730SF

Everill Gate Lane

S730UX

Kingfisher Drive

S730WB

Kilncroft

S730LW

Hough Lane

S730SU

Everill Close

S730FL

Midland Way

S730TA

Brampton Crescent

S738JL

Colewell Close

S730AH

Station Road

S730EA

Kingsway

S730RY

Conway Place

S738TH

Wooley Avenue

S730AP

Saffron Court

S738LW

John Street

S738PG

Washington Avenue

S730LH

Wood Street

S730WH

Lundhill Drive

S733BD

Wombwell

S738BH

High Street

S738FZ

Mitchells Court

S738NS

Stubbs Road

S730NH

Marles Close

S730YP

Wombwell

S738FN

Barnsley Road

S738FU

John Street Court

S738JE

Bond Street

S730ED

Princess Gardens

S730ES

Wright Crescent

S730UP

Bittern Croft

S738PD

Bird Avenue

S730JX

Roebuck Street

S738LD

Bartholomew Street

S738TQ

Saunders Row

S730NE

Wood Walk

S730RG

Ewden Road

S730LQ

Tunstall Close

S738JX

Princess Street

S738PP

Windmill Road

S738PS

Burrows Grove

S730AA

High Street

S730EZ

Grange Court

S730SB

Broomhead Road

S738LJ

Blythe Street

S738PL

Sokell Avenue

S738PX

Tune Street

S738QH

Summer Lane

S738TE

Copeland Road

S738TX

Bondfield Close

S738HG

Diamond Street

S730SL

Dove Close

S730DA

High Street

S730HB

Woodroyd Gardens

S738LX

Wilson Street

S738HL

Bow Royd

S730AG

Marsh Street

S730BF

Prospect Terrace

S730RW

Lundhill Close

S738JU

Main Street

S738QQ

East Avenue

S730JT

Roebuck Street

S730LP

Hough Lane

S730RJ

Lundhill Road

Data Sources

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