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S73 0HE

Wombwell

Barnsley

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Overview

Postcode S73 0HE 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 high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.7%
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 6,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wombwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.7%

Approximately 43.7% 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 0HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell South near S73 0HE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 0HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 0HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPark HillLargeWalking directions to Park Hill
0.5 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
3,095.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.15(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.08(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(-1%)
Public order
7.83(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.27(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
400
93.9%
Other White
19
4.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.47%
Irish
2
0.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.47%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
31.66%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
15.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
24.87%
Other social rented
37
18.78%
Owns outright
36
18.27%
Owns with a mortgage
31
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
15.23%
Total households: 197

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 0HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 202658, Park Street, Barnsley, S73 0HFOtherFreehold£95,000
15 Sept 202530, Park Street, Barnsley, S73 0HFOtherFreehold£90,000
09 Jun 202688, Park Street, Barnsley, S73 0HSTerracedFreehold£140,000
26 Jun 202623, Kings Court, Barnsley, S73 0FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
30 Sept 20252, Mellor Road, Barnsley, S73 0JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000

Schools

In the S73 0HE postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 0HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 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 0HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 0HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGoLocalKelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DWWalking directions to GoLocal
0.3 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 0HE, 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 026GE01032925
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 0HE

Is S73 0HE (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 0HE records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0HE?

The median sale price around S73 0HE 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 0HE?

There are 8 schools close to S73 0HE, 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 0HE?

The closest station to S73 0HE is Wombwell, about 1,449 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 0HE?

S73 0HE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,383 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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