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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

S730SJ

Dove Close

S738JH

Barnsley Road

S730SR

Wombwell

S738LN

Myrtle Road

S738PW

Windmill Road

S738QE

Summer Lane

S738TT

Copeland Road

S730EJ

Goodyear Crescent

S738DD

Barnsley Road

S730SD

Ryton Avenue

S738DF

Littlefield Lane

S738FT

John Street Way

S730EY

Broomhead Gardens

S730HR

Macro Road

S730RN

Overdale Road

S738JJ

Highfield Court

S730JZ

Elliott Avenue

S730WE

Park Street

S738QA

Summer Lane

S738RE

Wilson Street

S730EX

Hough Lane

S730FJ

Everill Gate Lane

S730UN

Meadow Gate

S738DJ

Barnsley Road

S738HE

Summer Lane

S738LH

Blythe Street

S738RB

Wilson Street

S738TB

Wells Lane

S739YE

Wombwell

S730AJ

Mayflower Way

S730DP

Hough Lane

S730LE

Bramhall Close

S730RX

Avon Close

S730SH

Hoober View

S738LS

Wainwright Avenue

S730DG

Church Street

S730ND

Woodlands View

S730ST

Dearne Close

S730SZ

Brampton Crescent

S738BQ

Rectory Close

S738HY

Cemetery Road

S738PF

Washington Avenue

S738PT

Burrows Grove

S730ER

Thompson Road

S730HF

Park Street

S730LN

Roberts Street

S730SA

Broomhead Road

S738PA

Foley Avenue

S738QB

Summer Lane

S730AW

High Street

S730DJ

Park Street

S730JJ

Mellor Road

S730JW

Jardine Street

S730LZ

Wood Walk

S730WD

Kingfisher Mews

S738JD

Bond Street

S738JZ

William Street

S738NU

Loxley Avenue

S730FF

Hough Lane

S730HE

Wombwell

S730NZ

Eastwell Grove

S738HH

Barnsley Road

S738JQ

Main Street

S730DW

Kings Road

S730JH

Mellor Road

S730UW

Newlands Way

S738DB

Snowden Terrace

S738TL

Bondfield Crescent

S730HY

Milton Grove

S730JA

Margaret Court

S730SY

Dove Road

S738DQ

Rimington Road

S738HB

High Street

S730EH

Winders Place

S730JS

Roebuck Street

S738NX

Stubbs Road

S730EE

Queens Gardens

S730FQ

Bronte Way

S730JF

Kings Road

S730LA

Wentworth View

S730SG

Wath Road

S738PY

Bradley Avenue

S730FT

Wollstonecraft Walk

S730HP

Reginald Road

S730JD

Kings Road

S730JN

Hall Street

S730NF

Wood Walk

S730SS

Brampton Road

S738BJ

Clarkes Croft

S738LE

Bartholomew Street

S738LQ

Mount Terrace

S738NF

Rose Place

S730LY

Hemingfield Road

S738HU

School Street

S738QG

West Avenue

S730HD

Everill Gate Lane

S730LU

Dovecliffe Road

S730RT

Derwent Place

S730TE

Dove Road

S730WJ

Lundhill Crescent

Data Sources

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