S73 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Valley Road, 0.2km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00037742 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY ROAD, S73 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, S73 0BS.
422
38
£ 31,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S73 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S73 0BS's 50% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0BS. The average age is 38.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S73 0BS has low crime rates — 31 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Premier Store0.3 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- H Potter & Son0.7 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Kings Road News0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The New Sportsman Inn0.6 km
- Anglers Rest0.9 km
- Conservative & Unionist Club0.8 km
- KG's Sports Bar & Social Club0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Spice Room Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- KungFu Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Palace0.7 km
- Pizza Top0.6 km
- Red Onion0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Coffee Thyme0.6 km
- Low Valley Snack Bar0.0 km
- Mrs Hudson's0.7 km
- Balti Palace0.6 km
- English Tea Rooms0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell1.9 km
- Elsecar3.9 km
- Goldthorpe5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road/Valley Road0.3 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.4 km
- Stonyford Road/Station Road0.4 km
- Stoneyford Road/Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S730BS · Data under Open Government Licence