S73 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edward Street, 0.3km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Wombwell ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00168706 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWARD STREET, S73 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD STREET, S73 0BH.
317
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£ 36,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BH 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 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BH. The average age is 33.2. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
8 sales · Mean £ 79,187
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
4 sales · Mean £ 121,250
Detached
£ 207,500
6 sales · Mean £ 207,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S73 0BH is moderate at 56 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
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Netherwood Academy
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
High View Primary Learning Centre
Upperwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Premier Store0.3 km
- Candy Smith0.4 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.5 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The New Sportsman Inn0.9 km
- Locky's Bar0.4 km
- The George0.5 km
- The Old Town Hall0.4 km
- Wombwell Recreation Centre0.1 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Tunstall Cross Fisheries0.7 km
- BFC0.6 km
- BFC Takeaway0.6 km
- Delicious0.7 km
- Dino's Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.6 km
- English Tea Rooms0.3 km
- China Lantern0.4 km
- Linda's Cafe0.5 km
- Thai 25 Street Food0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell1.8 km
- Elsecar3.7 km
- Goldthorpe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
- Station Road/High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BH · Data under Open Government Licence