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S73 8DS

Barnsley Road

Stairfoot

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Overview

Postcode S73 8DS is located in a minor urban area, within the Stairfoot ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wombwell North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Highfield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Wombwell North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wombwell North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from S73 8DS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for S73 8DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 8DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHighfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
326.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.53(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.75(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.6(+128%)
Public order
9.8(+11%)
Burglary
9.8(+92%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
96.95%
Other White
3
1.15%
African
2
0.76%
Caribbean
1
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
36.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17.27%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
69.05%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Social rents from council
4
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Stairfoot

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£198
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £225K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stairfoot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£250,000£261
Semi-Detached49£180,000£195
Terraced29£143,000£170
Flats4£100,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stairfoot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stairfoot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,000£105,500£94,725
2017£195,000£95,000£112,500£100,000
2018£219,000£125,000£96,500
2019£190,000£77,500£107,500£98,250
2020£190,000£80,000£130,000£118,975
2021£210,000£85,500£140,000£107,500
2022£231,000£88,000£150,000£122,000
2023£269,950£84,750£137,500£120,000
2024£275,000£70,000£167,500£147,000
2025£225,000£100,000£178,000£140,000
2026£265,000£80,000£192,500£147,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stairfoot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stairfoot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£123£112
2017£199£140£125£117
2018£206£128£109
2019£194£131£133£113
2020£217£118£139£127
2021£209£153£149£140
2022£229£142£174£140
2023£239£164£164£155
2024£265£131£197£169
2025£260£149£206£167
2026£273£124£191£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stairfoot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stairfoot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 2026219, Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DTTerracedFreehold£81,700
06 Mar 2026229, Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
06 Mar 202646, Aldham Cottages, Barnsley, S73 8DZTerracedFreehold£78,000
27 Aug 202530, Aldham Cottages, Barnsley, S73 8DZTerracedFreehold£102,000
18 Jul 202512, Rose Grove, Barnsley, S73 8NESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the S73 8DS postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 8DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHigh View Primary Learning CentreAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryNetherwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryKings Oak Primary Learning CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 8DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlBradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DSWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miSparBarnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DZWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miPremierBarnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DRWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miPremierAldham House Lane, Barnsley, S73 8SPWalking directions to Premier

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 8DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Dyson

Stairfoot - 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
WardStairfootE05000994
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wombwell NorthE02001531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 023CE01007449
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 8DS

Is S73 8DS (Wombwell North) safe?

The area around S73 8DS records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8DS?

The median sale price around S73 8DS in Wombwell North is £175,000 (about £198 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 8DS?

There are 4 schools close to S73 8DS, including High View Primary Learning Centre, Netherwood Academy (Requires improvement) and Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S73 8DS?

The closest station to S73 8DS is Wombwell, about 1,565 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 8DS?

S73 8DS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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