Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

GEORGE STREET, S73 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, S73 0DD.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S73 0DD 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 38, S73 0DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.

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

S73 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Street, 0.7km from Wombwell in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S73 0DD offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S73 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00037742 (shared with 120 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 0DD. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 118,333

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

Crime around S73 0DD is moderate at 58 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson48
Public order22
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding446 pupils0.4 km
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School

Good354 pupils0.5 km
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High View Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding468 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Good146 pupils1.0 km
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Netherwood Academy

Requires Improvement1216 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Good214 pupils1.5 km
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The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good235 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chiu Hing Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Yung's Chop Suey Bar0.6 km
  • Tunstall Cross Fisheries0.9 km
  • BFC0.2 km
  • BFC Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Premier Store0.7 km
  • Candy Smith0.1 km
  • Kings Delicatessen0.2 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Balti Palace0.2 km
  • English Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • China Lantern0.1 km
  • Linda's Cafe0.3 km
  • Thai 25 Street Food0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Locky's Bar0.1 km
  • The George0.0 km
  • The Old Town Hall0.1 km
  • Wombwell Recreation Centre0.5 km
  • Wombwell Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell1.3 km
  • Elsecar3.2 km
  • Bolton-On-Dearne5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street/Kings Road0.1 km
  • Station Road/High Street0.1 km
  • High Street/Marsh Street WW30.1 km
  • Station Road/Smith Street0.1 km
  • Station Road/High Street0.1 km