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S73 9LL

New Street

Darfield

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Overview

Postcode S73 9LL 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 average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell, about 2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Darfield Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Darfield & Great Houghton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Darfield & Great Houghton has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Darfield & Great Houghton is £40,714 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 9LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Darfield & Great Houghton near S73 9LL 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S73 9LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDarfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Darfield Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,626.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.61(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.66(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.4(+44%)
Other crime
5.31(+59%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
82.85%
Other White
24
7.77%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
14
4.53%
Roma
4
1.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.97%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.64%
Apprenticeship
20
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
35.42%
Owns with a mortgage
47
32.64%
Owns outright
27
18.75%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.94%
Social rents from council
6
4.17%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Darfield

Median price£158,000
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £220K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 (about £189 per square foot) in Darfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£272,000£221
Semi-Detached39£165,000£189
Terraced31£125,000£170
Flats3£90,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149,250£70,000£98,000£71,000
2017£170,000£70,000£106,000£77,250
2018£191,500£56,000£115,000£85,000
2019£185,000£66,000£114,500£84,000
2020£192,500£62,000£129,950£86,250
2021£210,000£65,500£137,500£99,500
2022£251,000£78,000£150,500£102,500
2023£245,000£82,250£165,000£123,000
2024£248,998£65,000£169,000£118,000
2025£265,000£90,000£165,000£116,750
2026£275,000£245,000£155,000£136,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£128£117£73
2017£160£121£117£88
2018£165£127£126£104
2019£180£108£131£91
2020£188£102£133£103
2021£204£115£150£116
2022£227£121£166£126
2023£251£124£181£130
2024£263£120£204£128
2025£256£149£188£138
2026£238£189£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 9LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S73 9LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 2025123, Doveside Drive, Barnsley, S73 9NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
04 Dec 20255, Edward Street, Barnsley, S73 9LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
18 Sept 202547, Edward Street, Barnsley, S73 9LHTerracedFreehold£112,500
05 Sept 202546, Edward Street, Barnsley, S73 9LHTerracedFreehold£116,500
31 Mar 202521, Edward Street, Barnsley, S73 9LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the S73 9LL postcode area, located within Darfield & Great Houghton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S73 9LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints Academy DarfieldAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy DarfieldAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryUpperwood AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 9LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S73 9LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopBarnsley, S73 9BYWalking directions to One Stop

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 9LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin John Howard Osborne

Darfield - 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
WardDarfieldE05000978
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darfield & Great HoughtonE02001528
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 020FE01007353
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S73 9LL

Is S73 9LL (Darfield & Great Houghton) safe?

The area around S73 9LL records about 62 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.

What is the average house price near S73 9LL?

The median sale price around S73 9LL in Darfield & Great Houghton is £158,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S73 9LL?

There are 5 schools close to S73 9LL, including All Saints Academy Darfield (Good), Outwood Primary Academy Darfield (Good) and Upperwood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S73 9LL?

S73 9LL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S73 9LL (Darfield & Great Houghton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S73 9LL is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin John Howard Osborne (Labour Party).