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.
STATION ROAD, S73 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, S73 0BD.
308
34
£ 36,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Netherwood Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
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 Victoria0.9 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 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
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Postcode Profile: S730BD · Data under Open Government Licence