Postcode S73 8RW is located in a minor urban area, within the Stairfoot ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wombwell North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.8 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 3,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Wombwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.4% 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 8RW.
Wombwell North near S73 8RW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wombwell | N/A | Walking directions to Wombwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £250,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £184,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 29 | £143,000 | £171 |
| 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 | £238,750 | £100,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £80,000 | £192,500 | £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 | £260 | £149 | £206 | £167 |
| 2026 | £273 | £124 | £191 | £178 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | 79, Pearson Crescent, Barnsley, S73 8SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 85, Pearson Crescent, Barnsley, S73 8SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 10, Little Stubbing, Barnsley, S73 8FG | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 21, Great Stubbing, Barnsley, S73 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 28, Moorbank Close, Barnsley, S73 8RX | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the S73 8RW postcode area, located within Wombwell North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Aldham House Lane, Barnsley, S73 8SP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S73 8DR | 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 8RW, 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 8RW records about 87 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 8RW in Wombwell North is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to S73 8RW, 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 8RW is Wombwell, about 1,359 m away.
S73 8RW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,065 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 8RW is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Dyson (Labour Party).