Postcode S73 9QU 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 very high crime levels, with around 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darfield & Great Houghton is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Wombwell located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Darfield & Great Houghton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 of residents in Darfield & Great Houghton is £32,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S73 9QU.
Darfield & Great Houghton near S73 9QU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 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 | 39 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £83,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £118,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darfield
In the S73 9QU postcode area, located within Darfield & Great Houghton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S73 9QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Barnsley Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9DJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Barnsley, S73 9BY | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.