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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

S738QZ

Kitchin Road

S730HX

Hope Street

S730LP

Hough Lane

S730FJ

Everill Gate Lane

S730WW

Wombwell

S738FN

Barnsley Road

S738NS

Stubbs Road

S730HJ

Park Street

S738PL

Sokell Avenue

S730RA

Lundhill Road

S738TW

Bondfield Crescent

S738UE

Dovecliffe Road

S730AE

New Street

S730UZ

Bellscroft

S733AW

Wombwell

S738NE

Rose Grove

S730JT

Roebuck Street

S730HG

Hallam Close

S738QD

Aldham House Lane

S738LD

Bartholomew Street

S730EH

Winders Place

S749SZ

Woodhead Lane

S738QS

Newsome Avenue

S730EF

Hough Lane

S730NF

Wood Walk

S730LW

Hough Lane

S738RG

Aldham House Lane

S738RD

Wilson Street

S730SW

Brendon Close

S730JY

Elliott Avenue

S738TR

Bondfield Crescent

S738HW

Park Row

S738NR

Tune Street

S738LX

Wilson Street

S738NX

Stubbs Road

S730UU

Grebe Court

S730EJ

Goodyear Crescent

S730RT

Derwent Place

S738TF

Copeland Road

S730HW

Park Street

S730DD

George Street

S739YE

Wombwell

S730DA

High Street

S730FF

Hough Lane

S730LQ

Tunstall Close

S730YP

Wombwell

S730LB

Cowley Green

S730QZ

Lundhill Grove

S738LJ

Blythe Street

S730SQ

Junction Close

S738JU

Main Street

S738PY

Bradley Avenue

S738HH

Barnsley Road

S730ST

Dearne Close

S738HY

Cemetery Road

S730FP

Bronte Way

S738LF

Bartholomew Street

S738TD

Bondfield Crescent

S738NH

Wombwell

S738DJ

Barnsley Road

S730US

Teal Close

S738QG

West Avenue

S730RN

Overdale Road

S730FU

Austen Crescent

S730NN

Hall Cross Avenue

S738HD

Summer Lane

S730RH

Gypsy Lane

S730AY

Station Road

S730AQ

Smith Street

S738LE

Bartholomew Street

S738DN

Barnsley Road

S730UW

Newlands Way

S738LN

Myrtle Road

S738GD

Highfield Grange Close

S738FL

Melville Gardens

S738QE

Summer Lane

S738NT

Stubbs Road

S730LX

Hemingfield Road

S738BQ

Rectory Close

S730HU

Gower Street

S738QX

Jones Avenue

S730RF

Ewden Road

S730AA

High Street

S730AG

Marsh Street

S730JW

Jardine Street

S738JZ

William Street

S730RU

Overdale Road

S738HE

Summer Lane

S738LY

Wainwright Place

S738JE

Bond Street

S738EY

Rectory Close

S738JF

Blythe Street

S730LU

Dovecliffe Road

S738LP

Wilson Street

S738DF

Littlefield Lane

S738HL

Bow Royd

S730NL

Almond Croft

S730RZ

Overdale Road

S730RW

Lundhill Close

S730JS

Roebuck Street

Data Sources

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