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Wombwell

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / 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 £34,488 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

19.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wombwell Population

12,433

Population density

1,858.6 per km²

Demographics

British

11,465

92.23%

Other White

567

4.56%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.49%

Other

0.34%

African

0.3%

Total population: 12,431

Housing

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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	41	£285,000	£200,000	£230,000	£340,000	£369,995
Flats	7	£90,000	£54,100	£88,500	£105,250	£112,750
Semi-Detached	59	£180,000	£90,000	£142,500	£199,998	£234,996
Terraced	55	£120,000	£69,100	£94,500	£150,000	£190,700

10 years price trend in Wombwell

All postcodes in Wombwell

S738HX

Blythe Street

S738LF

Bartholomew Street

S738LZ

Wainwright Place

S738PR

Windmill Road

S738QF

South Place

S738QU

Kitchin Road

S730EF

Winders Place

S730HN

Park Hollow

S730JE

Kings Road

S730SN

Dove Road

S730ZA

Wombwell South

S733BJ

Wombwell North

S738QT

Newsome Avenue

S730AD

Marsh Street

S730AY

Wombwell South

S730DQ

Alma Street

S730HA

Ebor Close

S730JR

Hadfield Street

S730LF

Bellscroft

S730LX

Hemingfield Road

S730RE

Gypsy Lane

S730RQ

Barlborough Road

S730RZ

Overdale Road

S738PQ

Bird Avenue

S738RA

Turner Avenue

S730DL

Kelvin Grove

S730LR

Wombwell South

S730SE

Badsworth Close

S730SQ

Junction Close

S738FL

Melville Street

S738GE

Kitchin Road

S738HT

Barnsley Road

S738LP

Wilson Street

S738PZ

Copeland Road

S738QW

Newsome Avenue

S730LD

Foundry Gate

S730NA

Rockley Avenue

S730NB

Wombwell South

S730PG

Beech House Road

S730RP

Glenmore Rise

S738JG

Victoria Road

S738TS

Saunders Row

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail