Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

STATION ROAD, S73 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, S73 0BD.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S73 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S73 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 61% 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.

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

S73 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.1km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S73 0BD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00168705 (shared with 8 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 0BD. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 113,333

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

S73 0BD has low crime rates — 37 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order7
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good146 pupils0.2 km
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Netherwood Academy

Requires Improvement1216 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School

Good354 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding446 pupils1.1 km
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Upperwood Academy

Good302 pupils1.2 km
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High View Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding468 pupils1.5 km
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All Saints Academy Darfield

Good220 pupils1.5 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 Victoria0.9 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 Takeaway1.0 km
  • Darfield Fish Bar0.9 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

  • Stonyford Road/Station Road0.2 km
  • Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
  • Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
  • Stoneyford Road/Station Road0.2 km
  • George Street/Henry Street0.4 km