Postcode S73 0JB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Park Hill.
Wombwell South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Wombwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 0JB.
Wombwell South near S73 0JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wombwell | N/A | Walking directions to Wombwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Park Hill | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Wombwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Wombwell Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £138,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wombwell
In the S73 0JB postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 0JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GoLocal | Kelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DW | Walking directions to GoLocal |
| 0.3 mi | Fulton's Foods | Barnsley, S73 8BH | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.