S73 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.2km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S73 0BJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00037742 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, S73 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, S73 0BJ.
422
38
£ 31,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BJ 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 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,666
Terraced
£ 102,500
8 sales · Mean £ 92,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S73 0BJ is moderate at 62 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
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Netherwood Academy
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
High View Primary Learning Centre
Upperwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Premier Store0.2 km
- Candy Smith0.5 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.5 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The New Sportsman Inn0.8 km
- Locky's Bar0.5 km
- The George0.5 km
- The Old Town Hall0.5 km
- Wombwell Recreation Centre0.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Tunstall Cross Fisheries0.9 km
- BFC0.5 km
- BFC Takeaway0.7 km
- Delicious0.6 km
- Dino's Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.5 km
- English Tea Rooms0.4 km
- China Lantern0.5 km
- Linda's Cafe0.5 km
- Thai 25 Street Food0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell1.8 km
- Elsecar3.7 km
- Goldthorpe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road/Valley Road0.1 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road/High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BJ · Data under Open Government Licence