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Wombwell

About

Wombwell is a ward in the Barnsley metropolitan borough, located in South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. Wombwell has local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of its community. The ward is situated near the Dearne Valley, with green spaces like Wombwell Wood providing outdoor recreation.

Transport links include the A633 road, connecting Wombwell to Barnsley town centre and nearby areas. The ward has a railway station, offering services to Sheffield and Leeds. Historically, Wombwell was part of the coal mining industry, with some remnants of this heritage still visible. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with local events and groups active throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Wombwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wombwell is £34,469 per year. There are 3 schools in Wombwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Wombwell

S738HL

Bow Royd

S738JH

Barnsley Road

S738JU

Main Street

S738QQ

East Avenue

S730SR

Wombwell South

S738LN

Myrtle Road

S738PW

Summer Lane

S738QE

Summer Lane

S738TT

Copeland Road

S730EJ

Goodyear Crescent

S730SD

Ryton Avenue

S738DD

Barnsley Road

S738DF

Littlefield Lane

S738FT

Barnsley Road

S730EY

Broomhead Gardens

S730HR

Macro Road

S730JZ

Elliott Avenue

S730RN

Ewden Road

S730WE

Park Street

S738JJ

Highfield Court

S738QA

Newsome Avenue

S738QZ

Aldham House Lane

S738RE

Turner Avenue

S738RB

Wilson Street

S730AJ

Mayflower Way

S730DP

Wombwell South

S730EX

Wright Crescent

S730FJ

Everill Gate Lane

S730LE

Bramhall Close

S730RX

Avon Close

S730SH

Hoober View

S730UN

Everill Gate Lane

S738DJ

Barnsley Road

S738HE

George Street

S738LH

Blythe Street

S738LS

Wainwright Avenue

S738TB

Princess Gardens

S738TF

Copeland Road

S739YE

Wombwell North

S730BA

Wombwell South

S730DG

Wombwell North

S730ER

Thompson Road

S730HF

Park Street

S730LN

Wood Street

S730ND

Woodlands View

S738HY

Cemetery Road

S730SA

Broomhead Road

S730ST

Dearne Close

S730SZ

Brampton Crescent

S730WW

Wombwell North

S738BQ

Rectory Close

S738PA

Foley Avenue

S738PF

Washington Avenue

S738PT

Burrows Grove

S738QB

Summer Lane

S730AW

Wombwell South

S730DJ

Park Street

S730FF

Wombwell South

S730HE

Wombwell South

S730JJ

Mellor Road

S730JW

Hall Street

S730LZ

Wombwell South

S730NZ

Eastwell Grove

S730WD

Kingfisher Mews

S738HH

Barnsley Road

S738JD

Bond Street

S738JQ

Main Street

S738JZ

William Street

S738NU

Bird Avenue

S738DB

Snowden Terrace

S730DW

Kelvin Grove

S730HY

Milton Grove

S730JA

Margaret Court

S730JH

Mellor Road

S730SY

Dearne Close

S730UW

Newlands Way

S738DQ

Rimington Road

S738HB

Wombwell North

S738TL

Bondfield Crescent

S730EE

Queen Gardens

S730EH

Winders Place

S730JF

Kings Road

S730JS

Roebuck Street

S730LA

Wentworth View

S730SG

Everill Close

S738NX

Stubbs Road

S738PY

Bradley Avenue

S730JD

Kings Road

S730JN

Hall Street

S730FT

Wombwell South

S730HP

Reginald Road

S730AE

New Street

S730LY

Dearne Valley Parkway

S730NF

Wombwell South

S730RS

Medway Place

S730SS

Croft Close

S738BJ

Clarkes Croft

S738HU

School Street

S738LE

Bartholomew Street

S738LQ

Frederick Street