Postcode S73 8UF 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 Elsecar area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Elsecar has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Elsecar has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elsecar is £44,672 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 193 ft away from S73 8UF.
Elsecar near S73 8UF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wombwell | N/A | Walking directions to Wombwell |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £138,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wombwell
In the S73 8UF postcode area, located within Elsecar, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.