S73 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wombwell ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
The people who live in S73 0BA are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00037794 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S73 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S73 0BA.
456
40
£ 36,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S73 0BA spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BA. The average age is 39.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S73 0BA is moderate at 58 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 Bar0.7 km
- Tunstall Cross Fisheries0.8 km
- BFC0.3 km
- BFC Takeaway0.3 km
- Delicious0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Premier Store0.6 km
- Candy Smith0.1 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.2 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.1 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.3 km
- English Tea Rooms0.1 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 George0.1 km
- The Old Town Hall0.0 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
- Elsecar3.3 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road/Smith Street0.0 km
- Station Road/High Street0.0 km
- Station Road/High Street0.0 km
- Park Street/Market Place0.1 km
- Park Street/Kelvin Grove0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BA · Data under Open Government Licence