Postcode S73 8LL is located in a minor urban area, within the Wombwell ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wombwell North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 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 7,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Wombwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 250 ft away from S73 8LL.
Wombwell North near S73 8LL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £376,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £186,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 64 | £138,000 | £158 |
| Flats | 4 | £104,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,950 | £82,500 | £120,000 | £87,750 |
| 2017 | £169,973 | £67,555 | £124,995 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £72,000 | £129,950 | £96,600 |
| 2019 | £204,950 | £65,000 | £134,950 | £87,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £70,500 | £135,000 | £83,500 |
| 2021 | £226,500 | £75,500 | £150,000 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £112,500 | £160,000 | £111,000 |
| 2023 | £279,995 | £90,000 | £165,000 | £107,000 |
| 2024 | £282,498 | £96,500 | £168,000 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £88,500 | £180,000 | £140,750 |
| 2026 | £271,000 | £111,500 | £185,500 | £117,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £122 | £144 | £91 |
| 2017 | £173 | £108 | £149 | £99 |
| 2018 | £183 | £115 | £158 | £96 |
| 2019 | £186 | £120 | £155 | £106 |
| 2020 | £201 | £120 | £157 | £107 |
| 2021 | £214 | £124 | £166 | £106 |
| 2022 | £243 | £182 | £187 | £137 |
| 2023 | £250 | £161 | £185 | £119 |
| 2024 | £262 | £147 | £207 | £135 |
| 2025 | £265 | £135 | £214 | £155 |
| 2026 | £257 | £169 | £211 | £150 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 96, Blythe Street, Barnsley, S73 8LL | Terraced | Freehold | £69,500 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 102, Blythe Street, Barnsley, S73 8LL | Terraced | Freehold | £86,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 15, Myrtle Road, Barnsley, S73 8LN | Terraced | Freehold | £49,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 12, Myrtle Road, Barnsley, S73 8LN | Terraced | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 8, Myrtle Road, Barnsley, S73 8LN | Terraced | Freehold | £88,000 |
In the S73 8LL postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 8LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Lewis Higginbottom
Wombwell - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S73 8LL records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8LL in Wombwell North is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to S73 8LL, including High View Primary Learning Centre, Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding) and Netherwood Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S73 8LL is Wombwell, about 1,103 m away.
S73 8LL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,791 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 8LL is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).