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.
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.
Wombwell North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wombwell North is £37,313 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from S73 8DS.
Wombwell North near S73 8DS 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wombwell | N/A | Walking directions to Wombwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £250,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £180,000 | £195 |
| Terraced | 29 | £143,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 4 | £100,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 219, Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DT | Terraced | Freehold | £81,700 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 229, Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 46, Aldham Cottages, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £78,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 30, Aldham Cottages, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 12, Rose Grove, Barnsley, S73 8NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the S73 8DS postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Bradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Aldham House Lane, Barnsley, S73 8SP | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karen Dyson
Stairfoot - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
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.
The closest station to S73 8DS is Wombwell, about 1,565 m away.
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).
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).