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.
COTTERDALE GARDENS, S73 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTERDALE GARDENS, S73 0BX.
370
33
£ 36,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Netherwood Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
Upperwood Academy
High View Primary Learning Centre
All Saints Academy Darfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S730BX · Data under Open Government Licence