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S73 0AW

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Wombwell

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Overview

Postcode S73 0AW is located in a minor urban area, within the Wombwell ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wombwell South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Wombwell South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wombwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from S73 0AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell South near S73 0AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 0AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 0AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPark HillLargeWalking directions to Park Hill
0.4 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
4,136.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.97(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.32(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.59(+70%)
Public order
9.73(+10%)
Other crime
8.11(+143%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
385
84.43%
Other White
49
10.75%
Arab
5
1.1%
Other Asian
3
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.66%
Total population: 456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
29.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
12.89%
Level 3 (A level)
46
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
38.03%
Owns with a mortgage
64
27.35%
Owns outright
47
20.09%
Social rents from council
21
8.97%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.27%
Total households: 234

Property prices in Wombwell

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £230K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £376,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£275,000£261
Semi-Detached65£186,000£220
Terraced64£138,000£158
Flats4£104,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wombwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,950£82,500£120,000£87,750
2017£169,973£67,555£124,995£90,000
2018£185,000£72,000£129,950£96,600
2019£204,950£65,000£134,950£87,000
2020£210,000£70,500£135,000£83,500
2021£226,500£75,500£150,000£95,000
2022£255,000£112,500£160,000£111,000
2023£279,995£90,000£165,000£107,000
2024£282,498£96,500£168,000£110,000
2025£280,000£88,500£180,000£140,750
2026£271,000£111,500£185,500£117,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£122£144£91
2017£173£108£149£99
2018£183£115£158£96
2019£186£120£155£106
2020£201£120£157£107
2021£214£124£166£106
2022£243£182£187£137
2023£250£161£185£119
2024£262£147£207£135
2025£265£135£214£155
2026£257£169£211£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wombwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 20252, High Street, Barnsley, S73 0AWOtherFreehold£275,000
04 May 2025Flat 2, 2, High Street, Barnsley, S73 0AWFlatsLeasehold£40,000
04 May 2025Flat 2, 2, High Street, Barnsley, S73 0AWFlatsLeasehold£40,000
28 Jul 202516, New Street, Barnsley, S73 0AETerracedFreehold£72,500
24 Mar 202631, Marsh Street, Barnsley, S73 0ADOtherFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the S73 0AW postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 0AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKings Oak Primary Learning CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 0AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 0AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGoLocalKelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DWWalking directions to GoLocal
0.2 miFulton's FoodsBarnsley, S73 8BHWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.2 miHeron Foods60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miTesco Express62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S73 0AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Lewis Higginbottom

Wombwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephanie Peacock

Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley SouthE14001075
WardWombwellE05000995
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wombwell SouthE02001534
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 026AE01007451
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 0AW

Is S73 0AW (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 0AW records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near S73 0AW?

The median sale price around S73 0AW in Wombwell South is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 0AW?

There are 6 schools close to S73 0AW, including Wombwell Park Street Primary School (Good), Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding) and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S73 0AW?

The closest station to S73 0AW is Wombwell, about 1,354 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 0AW?

S73 0AW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,869 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S73 0AW (Wombwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S73 0AW is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).