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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

S738AA

High Street

S730AS

Park Street

S730AH

Station Road

S730SU

Everill Close

S738PG

Washington Avenue

S738TT

Copeland Road

S730EE

Queens Gardens

S738HS

High Street

S730FL

Midland Way

S738QT

Newsome Avenue

S738QA

Summer Lane

S730UT

Redshank Place

S730WJ

Lundhill Crescent

S730DJ

Park Street

S730JR

Hadfield Street

S738NF

Rose Place

S730LS

Dovecote

S730LJ

Cross Street

S738DP

Barnsley Road

S738GE

Newsome Close

S738TS

Saunders Row

S738TA

Copeland Road

S738LH

Blythe Street

S738FZ

Mitchells Court

S730LZ

Wood Walk

S738LG

Western Terrace

S738HX

Blythe Street

S738PP

Windmill Road

S738TU

Summer Lane

S730AD

Marsh Street

S730EX

Hough Lane

S730AP

Saffron Court

S738DR

Barnsley Road

S730HY

Milton Grove

S730WB

Kilncroft

S730HF

Park Street

S738PW

Windmill Road

S738QF

South Place

S738LB

Bartholomew Street

S738FW

Wilson Court

S738PF

Washington Avenue

S730EW

Thompson Road

S738TX

Bondfield Close

S738TQ

Saunders Row

S730RG

Ewden Road

S738HQ

Orchard Street

S730LR

Hough Lane

S730HT

Poplar Road

S738NA

Yvonne Grove

S730HS

Park Street

S730JF

Kings Road

S738JY

Frederick Street

S730JN

Hall Street

S738JH

Barnsley Road

S738QY

Kitchin Road

S738NP

St Marys Road

S730SA

Broomhead Road

S738PA

Foley Avenue

S730SZ

Brampton Crescent

S738RB

Wilson Street

S738PS

Burrows Grove

S730JJ

Mellor Road

S730JB

Margaret Road

S738HU

School Street

S730SY

Dove Road

S738PT

Burrows Grove

S730ND

Woodlands View

S730SE

Wath Road

S730DR

Hough Lane

S730TD

Brampton View

S738QW

Newsome Avenue

S738DB

Snowden Terrace

S738HT

Barnsley Road

S730NA

Rockley Avenue

S733BJ

Wombwell

S738JL

Colewell Close

S738PE

Rutland Place

S730ER

Thompson Road

S730LY

Hemingfield Road

S730LF

Foundry Gate

S730EU

Hough Lane

S738HF

Hoyland Street

S730ED

Princess Gardens

S730RQ

Barlborough Road

S730EA

Kingsway

S730SJ

Dove Close

S730WH

Lundhill Drive

S738FX

Mitchells Terrace

S730NY

Croft Close

S738JA

Blythe Street

S738NB

Rose Grove

S730DG

Church Street

S730SD

Ryton Avenue

S730TA

Brampton Crescent

S738TB

Wells Lane

S730EL

Pickup Crescent

S730RX

Avon Close

S738DT

Barnsley Road

S730JE

Kings Road

S730BA

Wombwell

Data Sources

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