Postcode S73 8BL 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wombwell North is £37,313 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill.
Wombwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Wombwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wombwell North is £37,313 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from S73 8BL.
Wombwell North near S73 8BL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wombwell | N/A | Walking directions to Wombwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Park Hill | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £186,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 64 | £138,000 | £158 |
| Flats | 4 | £104,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | 30, Snowden Terrace, Barnsley, S73 8BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 42, High Street, Barnsley, S73 8BH | Other | Freehold | £300,665 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 53, Pearsons Field, Barnsley, S73 8BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Clarkes Croft, Barnsley, S73 8BJ | Detached | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 8, Clarkes Croft, Barnsley, S73 8BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the S73 8BL postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Fulton's Foods | Barnsley, S73 8BH | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | GoLocal | Kelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DW | Walking directions to GoLocal |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S73 8BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Lewis Higginbottom
Wombwell - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S73 8BL records about 82 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.
The median sale price around S73 8BL in Wombwell North is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to S73 8BL, including Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding), Wombwell Park Street Primary School (Good) and Netherwood Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S73 8BL is Wombwell, about 1,342 m away.
S73 8BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S73 8BL is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).