S73 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Wombwell ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S73 0BF offers 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00037794 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S73 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S73 0BF.
456
40
£ 36,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BF 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
S73 0BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S73 0BF is moderate at 61 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 Fisheries0.7 km
- BFC0.4 km
- BFC Takeaway0.3 km
- Delicious0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Premier Store0.6 km
- Candy Smith0.1 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.3 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.2 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.4 km
- English Tea Rooms0.1 km
- China Lantern0.0 km
- Linda's Cafe0.4 km
- Thai 25 Street Food0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Locky's Bar0.0 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- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell1.5 km
- Elsecar3.3 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Park Street/Market Place0.0 km
- Park Street/Kelvin Grove0.1 km
- Station Road/High Street0.1 km
- Station Road/Smith Street0.1 km
- Station Road/High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BF · Data under Open Government Licence