S73 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.1km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S73 0BN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00037742 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, S73 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, S73 0BN.
422
38
£ 31,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BN 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 0BN 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BN. 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
Terraced
£ 133,000
1 sales · Mean £ 133,000
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S73 0BN has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Netherwood Academy
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Upperwood Academy
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
All Saints Academy Darfield
High View Primary Learning Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Spice Room Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- BFC0.9 km
- Darfield Fish Bar0.8 km
- Delicious0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.9 km
- English Tea Rooms0.7 km
- China Lantern0.8 km
- Linda's Cafe0.8 km
- Thai 25 Street Food1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Candy Smith0.8 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Smiths Fruit & Veg0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Locky's Bar0.8 km
- Queen Victoria0.8 km
- The George0.9 km
- The Old Town Hall0.8 km
- Wombwell Recreation Centre0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell2.2 km
- Elsecar4.1 km
- Goldthorpe5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stonyford Road/Station Road0.1 km
- Stoneyford Road/Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.3 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.3 km
- George Street/Henry Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BN · Data under Open Government Licence