Postcode S73 8EF is located in a minor urban area, within the Darfield ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Darfield & Great Houghton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 8EF.
Darfield & Great Houghton near S73 8EF 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Darfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £262,550 |
| Flats | 4 | £86,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £169,750 |
| Terraced | 26 | £116,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darfield
In the S73 8EF postcode area, located within Darfield & Great Houghton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Barnsley, S73 9BY | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.