Postcode S73 9HW is located in a minor urban area, within the Darfield ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Darfield & Great Houghton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year. The nearest station is Goldthorpe located about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Darfield Park.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from S73 9HW.
Darfield & Great Houghton near S73 9HW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goldthorpe located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Darfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Darfield Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Darfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £262,550 |
| Flats | 4 | £86,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £116,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darfield
In the S73 9HW postcode area, located within Darfield & Great Houghton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 9HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Doncaster Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9JG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.