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S73 0UP

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Wombwell

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Overview

Postcode S73 0UP 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 high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Broomhill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Wombwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wombwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from S73 0UP.

Flood risk

Low

Wombwell South near S73 0UP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wombwell located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 0UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBroomhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Broomhill Park
0.1 miBierlow ParkMediumWalking directions to Bierlow Park

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
4,402.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.83(+165%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.31(-20%)
Vehicle crime
23.33(+314%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.35(+32%)
Public order
7.57(-14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
84.59%
Other White
37
12.13%
Other
3
0.98%
Other Asian
2
0.66%
African
2
0.66%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
36.52%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.22%
No qualifications
28
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
56.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
29.13%
Owns outright
9
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.72%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 0UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026105, Kingfisher Drive, Barnsley, S73 0UXTerracedFreehold£95,000
27 Mar 2026139, Kingfisher Drive, Barnsley, S73 0UXDetachedFreehold£267,000
17 Feb 2026109, Kingfisher Drive, Barnsley, S73 0UXFlatsLeasehold£140,000
18 Dec 202533, Kingfisher Drive, Barnsley, S73 0UXTerracedFreehold£150,000
10 Nov 20253, Kingfisher Drive, Barnsley, S73 0UXTerracedFreehold£202,500

Schools

In the S73 0UP postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 0UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrampton Cortonwood Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHighfield Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miPrimaryBrampton Ellis CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 0UP, 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 026FE01032924
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2006-08-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 0UP

Is S73 0UP (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 0UP records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0UP?

The median sale price around S73 0UP 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 0UP?

There are 4 schools close to S73 0UP, including Brampton Cortonwood Infant School (Good), Highfield Farm Primary School and Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S73 0UP?

S73 0UP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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