Postcode S73 8QX is located in a minor urban area, within the Wombwell area of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wombwell North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 median sale price in Wombwell is £180,000 (around £206 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £219,624. The nearest station is Wombwell, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Highfield Park.
Wombwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,082 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wombwell North has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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 8QX.
Wombwell North near S73 8QX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £186,000 | £216 |
| Terraced | 81 | £136,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 5 | £83,000 | £135 |
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 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £277,500 | £83,000 | £186,000 | £120,000 |
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 | £266 | £135 | £220 | £159 |
| 2026 | £260 | £135 | £210 | £154 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 26, Kitchin Road, Barnsley, S73 8QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 69, Kitchin Road, Barnsley, S73 8QZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 55, West Avenue, Barnsley, S73 8QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 110, Wilson Street, Barnsley, S73 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 29, Aldham House Lane, Barnsley, S73 8RF | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the S73 8QX postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.5 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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| 0.9 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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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S73 8QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Bradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8QX, 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 8QX records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8QX in Wombwell is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to S73 8QX, including High View Primary Learning Centre (Good), Kings Oak Primary (Outstanding) and Netherwood Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to S73 8QX is Wombwell, about 843 m away.
S73 8QX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,082 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 8QX is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).