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S73 0EU

Hough Lane

Wombwell

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Overview

Postcode S73 0EU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wombwell Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Wombwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wombwell South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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 266 ft away from S73 0EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell South near S73 0EU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 0EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 0EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
9,349.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.49(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.29(+35%)
Vehicle crime
9.64(+71%)
Public order
7.84(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
91.3%
Other White
10
3.34%
Chinese
6
2.01%
Other
5
1.67%
Roma
3
1%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.34%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
38.13%
Owns outright
37
26.62%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.04%
Social rents from council
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Wombwell

Median price£178,250
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)188
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £224K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 (about £207 per square foot) in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £520,000.

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
Detached35£275,000£260
Semi-Detached71£185,000£216
Terraced77£132,000£158
Flats5£83,000£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£180,500£143,250
2026£275,000£83,000£183,500£120,000
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 0EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026173, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£115,000
20 Feb 2026193, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£76,500
02 Feb 2026195, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£115,000
18 Dec 2025161, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£105,500
21 Nov 2025189, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£95,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHigh View Primary Learning CentreAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 0EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGoLocalKelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DWWalking directions to GoLocal
0.4 miGo LocalSummer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QHWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miFulton's FoodsBarnsley, S73 8BHWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.4 miHeron Foods60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 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 0EU, 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 026BE01007452
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 0EU

Is S73 0EU (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 0EU records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0EU?

The median sale price around S73 0EU in Wombwell South is £178,250 (about £207 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 0EU?

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

What is the nearest station to S73 0EU?

The closest station to S73 0EU is Wombwell, about 644 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 0EU?

S73 0EU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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