Area Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

S73 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S73 postcode area.

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Population

29,111

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,383 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S73's 59% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £168k. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

home £168,252 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S73 is a postcode district in Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 747 active and 147 retired postcodes.

The largest share of S73 (18%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes S73 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in S73 are around £168k, down 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S73 at 322 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S73 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3253
Anti-social behaviour1696
Criminal damage and arson967
Public order683
Vehicle crime636

school Local Schools

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The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good235 pupils
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good146 pupils
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Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding446 pupils
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All Saints Academy Darfield

Good220 pupils
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Upperwood Academy

Good302 pupils
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High View Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding468 pupils
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School

Good354 pupils
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Netherwood Academy

Requires Improvement1216 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Premier - Last Orders
  • Premier Express Wombwell Convenience Store
  • Sportsdirect.com
  • Billy's Hill Farm Shop
  • Candy Smith
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Dublin Tap
  • Anglers Rest
  • Conservative & Unionist Club
  • Cross Keys Hotel
  • Darfield Conservative Club
  • + 24 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • English Tea Rooms
  • Aldham Mill Farm
  • China Lantern
  • Coffee Thyme
  • English Rose Tea Room
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Nisa Local
  • Tesco
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • Asda
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • KungFu Chinese Takeaway
  • Morrison Road Fisheries
  • New Hong Kong
  • Pizza Palace
  • Pizza Top
  • + 34 more