Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

COTTERDALE GARDENS, S73 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTERDALE GARDENS, S73 0BX.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S73 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S73 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Cotterdale Gardens, 0.2km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S73 0BX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 4.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00168702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BX. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 208,500

9 sales · Mean £ 223,388

Terraced

£ 128,500

4 sales · Mean £ 135,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S73 0BX 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good146 pupils0.3 km
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School

Good354 pupils0.7 km
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Netherwood Academy

Requires Improvement1216 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding446 pupils1.1 km
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Upperwood Academy

Good302 pupils1.3 km
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High View Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding468 pupils1.5 km
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All Saints Academy Darfield

Good220 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Balti Palace0.8 km
  • English Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • China Lantern0.7 km
  • Linda's Cafe0.8 km
  • Thai 25 Street Food0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Candy Smith0.7 km
  • Kings Delicatessen0.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Smiths Fruit & Veg0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Locky's Bar0.7 km
  • Queen Victoria1.0 km
  • The George0.8 km
  • The Old Town Hall0.7 km
  • Wombwell Recreation Centre0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • BFC0.8 km
  • BFC Takeaway0.9 km
  • Darfield Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Delicious0.9 km
  • Dino's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell2.1 km
  • Elsecar4.0 km
  • Goldthorpe5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
  • Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
  • Stonyford Road/Station Road0.2 km
  • Stoneyford Road/Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.4 km