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S73 8DA

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Wombwell

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Overview

Postcode S73 8DA 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 Wombwell Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Wombwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wombwell North is £37,313 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from S73 8DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell North near S73 8DA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 8DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 8DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park
0.4 miHighfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
509.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.13(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.73(+52%)
Public order
9.31(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.43(-2%)
Burglary
5.76(+13%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
84.64%
Other White
31
8.66%
Other Asian
6
1.68%
Pakistani
4
1.12%
Chinese
2
0.56%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
22.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
22.3%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
37.64%
Owns outright
45
25.28%
Owns with a mortgage
40
22.47%
Other social rented
15
8.43%
Social rents from council
6
3.37%
Total households: 178

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202589, High Street, Barnsley, S73 8HSOtherFreehold£175,000
13 Nov 202542, High Street, Barnsley, S73 8BHOtherFreehold£300,665
19 Mar 202530, Snowden Terrace, Barnsley, S73 8BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£122,000
21 Mar 202553, Pearsons Field, Barnsley, S73 8BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£65,000
19 Jan 2026The Wombwell Unit, Littlefield Lane, Barnsley, S73 8DFOtherFreehold£257,000

Schools

In the S73 8DA postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 8DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKings Oak Primary Learning CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHigh View Primary Learning CentreAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 8DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 miHeron Foods60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miFulton's FoodsBarnsley, S73 8BHWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.3 miGoLocalKelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DWWalking directions to GoLocal

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 8DA, 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 NorthE02001531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 023BE01007448
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 8DA

Is S73 8DA (Wombwell North) safe?

The area around S73 8DA 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.

What is the average house price near S73 8DA?

The median sale price around S73 8DA in Wombwell North is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 8DA?

There are 6 schools close to S73 8DA, 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 8DA?

The closest station to S73 8DA is Wombwell, about 1,283 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 8DA?

S73 8DA 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).

Who represents S73 8DA (Wombwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S73 8DA is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).