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S73 8TG

Foley Avenue

Wombwell

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Overview

Postcode S73 8TG 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, about 41% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wombwell South is £43,564 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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
62.6%
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 1,143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% 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

62.6%

Approximately 62.6% 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 8TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wombwell South near S73 8TG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S73 8TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wombwell

N/A

Walking directions to Wombwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 8TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWombwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Wombwell Park
0.5 miHighfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
5,209.9 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
269
97.11%
Other White
3
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.72%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Pakistani
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
38.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.74%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
74
60.16%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.82%
Owns outright
16
13.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.88%
Other social rented
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Wombwell

Median price£178,250
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)188
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £224K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 (about £207 per square foot) in Wombwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wombwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£275,000£260
Semi-Detached71£185,000£216
Terraced77£132,000£158
Flats5£83,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wombwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£180,500£143,250
2026£275,000£83,000£183,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wombwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 8TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026172, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EXTerracedFreehold£75,000
29 May 2026173, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£115,000
20 Feb 2026193, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£76,500
02 Feb 2026195, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£115,000
18 Dec 2025161, Hough Lane, Barnsley, S73 0EUTerracedFreehold£105,500

Schools

In the S73 8TG postcode area, located within Wombwell South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 8TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKings Oak Primary Learning CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHigh View Primary Learning CentreAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 8TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 8TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGo LocalSummer Lane, Barnsley, S73 8QHWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miGoLocalKelvin Grove, Barnsley, S73 0DWWalking directions to GoLocal
0.4 miFulton's FoodsBarnsley, S73 8BHWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.4 miHeron Foods60 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miTesco Express62 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

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 8TG, 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

Frequently asked questions about S73 8TG

Is S73 8TG (Wombwell South) safe?

The area around S73 8TG 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 8TG?

The median sale price around S73 8TG in Wombwell South is £178,250 (about £207 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 8TG?

There are 6 schools close to S73 8TG, including Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre (Outstanding), High View Primary Learning Centre and Wombwell Park Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S73 8TG?

The closest station to S73 8TG is Wombwell, about 633 m away.

How deprived is the area around S73 8TG?

S73 8TG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,143 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S73 8TG (Wombwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S73 8TG is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Higginbottom (Labour Party).