Postcode S73 8PZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wombwell Park.
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.
Wombwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.1% 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.
The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 8PZ.
Wombwell South near S73 8PZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wombwell | N/A | Walking directions to Wombwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wombwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Wombwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £180,000 |
| Detached | 46 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £88,500 |
| Terraced | 68 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wombwell
In the S73 8PZ postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Fulton's Foods | Barnsley, S73 8BH | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DR | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8PZ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.