Postcode S73 8HR is located in a minor urban area, within the Stairfoot area 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 median sale price in Stairfoot is £175,000 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Wombwell, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 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 England, 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from S73 8HR.
Wombwell North near S73 8HR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wombwell located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £250,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £179,000 | £190 |
| Terraced | 26 | £145,250 | £174 |
| 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 | £260,000 | £80,000 | £190,000 | £145,500 |
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 | £257 | £149 | £210 | £167 |
| 2026 | £278 | £124 | £197 | £178 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 23, Barnwell Crescent, Barnsley, S73 8EB | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the S73 8HR postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Netherwood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
Netherwood Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | High View Primary Learning Centre | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
High View Primary Learning Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Kings Oak Primary | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2019. | |
Kings Oak Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Mar 2019
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S73 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Bradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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 8HR, 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 8HR 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 8HR in Stairfoot is £175,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to S73 8HR, including Netherwood Academy (Good), High View Primary Learning Centre (Good) and Kings Oak Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
S73 8HR 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 8HR is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Dyson (Labour Party).