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S73 0EA

Kingsway

Wombwell

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Overview

Postcode S73 0EA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wombwell Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 0EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell South near S73 0EA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 0EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 0EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park
0.5 miHighfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Park

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
5,931.4 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
351
96.69%
Other White
8
2.2%
Other
4
1.1%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
21.9%
Level 3 (A level)
62
20.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
19.61%
No qualifications
52
16.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
36.36%
Owns outright
58
35.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
21.82%
Shared ownership
4
2.42%
Other social rented
4
2.42%
Total households: 165

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 0EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202680, Kingsway, Barnsley, S73 0EASemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
12 Dec 202532, Kingsway, Barnsley, S73 0EASemi-DetachedFreehold£137,500
28 Mar 202512, Kingsway, Barnsley, S73 0EASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
26 Mar 202530, Kingsway, Barnsley, S73 0EASemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000
22 May 202623, Kingsway, Barnsley, S73 0EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 0EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKings Oak Primary Learning CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHigh View Primary Learning CentreAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 0EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 0EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFulton's FoodsBarnsley, S73 8BHWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.2 miGoLocalKelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DWWalking directions to GoLocal
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
0.5 miGo LocalSummer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QHWalking directions to Go Local

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 0EA, 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 0EA

Is S73 0EA (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 0EA 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 0EA?

The median sale price around S73 0EA 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 0EA?

There are 6 schools close to S73 0EA, including Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding), Wombwell Park Street Primary School (Good) and High View Primary Learning Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S73 0EA?

The closest station to S73 0EA is Wombwell, about 1,048 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 0EA?

S73 0EA 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 0EA (Wombwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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