S73 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smith Street, 0.6km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S73 0AQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00037742 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITH STREET, S73 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITH STREET, S73 0AQ.
422
38
£ 31,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S73 0AQ's 50% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0AQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 121,750
2 sales · Mean £ 121,750
Terraced
£ 69,000
3 sales · Mean £ 68,633
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S73 0AQ is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Netherwood Academy
High View Primary Learning Centre
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Yung's Chop Suey Bar0.8 km
- Tunstall Cross Fisheries0.9 km
- BFC0.3 km
- BFC Takeaway0.3 km
- Delicious0.4 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Premier Store0.5 km
- Candy Smith0.1 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.2 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.2 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.3 km
- English Tea Rooms0.0 km
- China Lantern0.1 km
- Linda's Cafe0.3 km
- Thai 25 Street Food0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Locky's Bar0.1 km
- The George0.2 km
- The Old Town Hall0.1 km
- Wombwell Recreation Centre0.4 km
- Wombwell Working Mens Club0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell1.5 km
- Elsecar3.4 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road/High Street0.1 km
- Station Road/Smith Street0.1 km
- Station Road/High Street0.1 km
- High Street/Marsh Street WW30.1 km
- High Street/Melville Street WW20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S730AQ · Data under Open Government Licence