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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

S738GD

Highfield Grange Close

S738HX

Blythe Street

S738LF

Bartholomew Street

S738QU

Kitchin Road

S730SN

Dove Road

S730ZA

Lundhill View

S738QT

Newsome Avenue

S730ET

Wright Crescent

S738LZ

Wilson Street

S738PR

Windmill Road

S738QF

South Place

S730EF

Hough Lane

S730HN

Park Hollow

S730JE

Kings Road

S733BJ

Wombwell

S730AD

Marsh Street

S730LF

Foundry Gate

S730RE

Lundhill Road

S738PQ

Bird Avenue

S730AY

Station Road

S730DQ

Church Street

S730HA

Ebor Close

S730JR

Hadfield Street

S730LX

Hemingfield Road

S730RQ

Barlborough Road

S730RZ

Overdale Road

S738RA

Turner Avenue

S730DL

Kelvin Grove

S738LP

Wilson Street

S730LR

Hough Lane

S730SE

Wath Road

S730SQ

Junction Close

S738FL

Melville Gardens

S738GE

Newsome Close

S738HT

Barnsley Road

S738PZ

Copeland Road

S738QW

Newsome Avenue

S730LD

Pashley Croft

S730NB

Wood Walk

S738TS

Saunders Row

S730FU

Austen Crescent

S730NA

Rockley Avenue

S730RP

Glenmore Rise

S738JG

Victoria Road

Data Sources

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