S73 0BL 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 0BL represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00168705 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, S73 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, S73 0BL.
308
34
£ 36,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates S73 0BL — age 34, 61% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 28.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BL. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 73,000
7 sales · Mean £ 76,214
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
1 sales · Mean £ 128,000
Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S73 0BL 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
Netherwood Academy
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
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 Palace0.7 km
- English Tea Rooms0.6 km
- China Lantern0.6 km
- Linda's Cafe0.7 km
- Thai 25 Street Food0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Candy Smith0.7 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
- Smiths Fruit & Veg0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Locky's Bar0.6 km
- Queen Victoria1.0 km
- The George0.7 km
- The Old Town Hall0.6 km
- Wombwell Recreation Centre0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- BFC0.7 km
- BFC Takeaway0.9 km
- Darfield Fish Bar1.0 km
- Delicious0.8 km
- Dino's Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell2.0 km
- Elsecar3.9 km
- Goldthorpe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road/Valley Road0.1 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.1 km
- Stonyford Road/Station Road0.2 km
- Stoneyford Road/Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BL · Data under Open Government Licence