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.
S73 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S73 postcode area.
29,111
41
£ 36,383 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
All Saints Academy Darfield
Upperwood Academy
High View Primary Learning Centre
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Netherwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Premier - Last Orders
- Premier Express Wombwell Convenience Store
- Sportsdirect.com
- Billy's Hill Farm Shop
- Candy Smith
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Dublin Tap
- Anglers Rest
- Conservative & Unionist Club
- Cross Keys Hotel
- Darfield Conservative Club
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- English Tea Rooms
- Aldham Mill Farm
- China Lantern
- Coffee Thyme
- Balti Palace
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda
- Marks & Spencer
- Morrisons
- Lidl
- Tesco
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Amy's Fish and Chips
- American Fried Chicken
- BFC
- BFC Takeaway
- Catch Fish & Chips
- + 34 more
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Area Profile: S73 · Data under Open Government Licence