Postcode S73 8FR 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wombwell North is £37,313 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Highfield Park.
Wombwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Wombwell North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 8FR.
Wombwell North near S73 8FR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £165,000 |
| Detached | 16 | £216,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £143,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stairfoot
In the S73 8FR postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Aldham House Lane, Barnsley, S73 8SP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bradbury Balk Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QH | Walking directions to Go Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for S73 8FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karen Dyson
Stairfoot - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.