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S73 8NU

Loxley Avenue

Wombwell

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Detailed insights for S73 8NU

Overview

Postcode S73 8NU 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wombwell Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Wombwell South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wombwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.2%

Approximately 51.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 8NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell South near S73 8NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 8NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 8NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park
0.4 miHighfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
6,301.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.19(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.69(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.31(-42%)
Other crime
5.94(+78%)
Other theft
2.97(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
96.71%
Other White
4
1.2%
Caribbean
2
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.6%
Other Black
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
50.39%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.36%
Owns outright
24
18.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Wombwell

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wombwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£280,000£2,843
Flats7£87,000£1,456
Semi-Detached61£185,000£2,314
Terraced67£145,000£1,714

10 year median price trend in Wombwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202533, Loxley Avenue, Barnsley, S73 8NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
01 Jul 202518, Loxley Avenue, Barnsley, S73 8NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
28 Mar 202524, Washington Avenue, Barnsley, S73 8PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
27 Feb 20263, Burrows Grove, Barnsley, S73 8PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
27 Feb 20268, Sokell Avenue, Barnsley, S73 8PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the S73 8NU postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 8NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHigh View Primary Learning CentreAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryKings Oak Primary Learning CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 8NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalSummer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QHWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,494
Band B£1,743
Band C£1,992
Band D£2,241
Band E£2,739
Band F£3,238
Band G£3,736
Band H£4,483

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S73 8NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Lewis Higginbottom

Wombwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephanie Peacock

Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley SouthE14001075
WardWombwellE05000995
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wombwell SouthE02001534
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 026CE01007453
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about S73 8NU

Is S73 8NU (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 8NU records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near S73 8NU?

The median sale price around S73 8NU in Wombwell South is £185,000 (about £2,314 per square metre) based on 179 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 8NU?

There are 5 schools close to S73 8NU, including High View Primary Learning Centre, Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding) and Wombwell Park Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S73 8NU?

The closest station to S73 8NU is Wombwell, about 496 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 8NU?

S73 8NU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.