Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

LOW CROFT, S73 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW CROFT, S73 0DX.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S73 0DX spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S73 0DX is a safe, established residential area on Low Croft, 0.4km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.

Census 2021 statistics for S73 0DX 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 0DX. 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

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 218,666

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 111,500

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

S73 0DX has low crime rates — 46 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order11
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Wombwell Park Street Primary School

Good354 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good146 pupils0.5 km
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Netherwood Academy

Requires Improvement1216 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding446 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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High View Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding468 pupils1.4 km
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Brampton Cortonwood Infant School

Good184 pupils1.5 km
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Upperwood Academy

Good302 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Balti Palace0.7 km
  • English Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • China Lantern0.5 km
  • Linda's Cafe0.7 km
  • Thai 25 Street Food0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Candy Smith0.5 km
  • Kings Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Smiths Fruit & Veg0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Locky's Bar0.5 km
  • The George0.6 km
  • The Old Town Hall0.5 km
  • Wombwell Recreation Centre0.2 km
  • Wombwell Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • BFC0.7 km
  • BFC Takeaway0.7 km
  • Delicious0.8 km
  • Dino's Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Elena's Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell1.9 km
  • Elsecar3.7 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
  • Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Park Street/Gower Street0.4 km