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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

S738FY

Mitchells Mews

S730SF

Everill Gate Lane

S730LH

Wood Street

S738TE

Copeland Road

S730NB

Wood Walk

S730HR

Macro Road

S738TL

Bondfield Crescent

S730JA

Margaret Court

S730RJ

Lundhill Road

S738NU

Loxley Avenue

S730EB

Kingsway

S730SP

Grantley Close

S730YR

Badsworth Close

S730FB

Kings Court

S730LA

Wentworth View

S730DP

Hough Lane

S730FT

Wollstonecraft Walk

S733DU

Wombwell

S730HN

Park Hollow

S730JL

Hall Street

S730HE

Wombwell

S730WG

Lundhill Drive

S730SS

Brampton Road

S738JD

Bond Street

S730RL

Lundhill Road

S730UN

Meadow Gate

S738JT

Main Street

S738PX

Tune Street

S730SG

Wath Road

S738QB

Summer Lane

S738HG

Diamond Street

S730WD

Kingfisher Mews

S738LS

Wainwright Avenue

S733BD

Wombwell

S733DY

Wombwell

S730JX

Roebuck Street

S730HB

Woodroyd Gardens

S738RA

Turner Avenue

S738LU

Wilson Street

S730EY

Broomhead Gardens

S738BH

High Street

S738JX

Princess Street

S738PB

Foley Avenue

S730LE

Bramhall Close

Data Sources

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