S73 0DX is a safe, established residential area on Low Croft, 0.4km from Elliots Terrace in Wombwell. Administratively it sits within Darfield ward and the Barnsley East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.
Census 2021 statistics for S73 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00168702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW CROFT, S73 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW CROFT, S73 0DX.
370
33
£ 36,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S73 0DX spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0DX. The average age is 33.4. 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
Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,666
Terraced
£ 105,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S73 0DX has low crime rates — 46 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
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
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
Upperwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.7 km
- English Tea Rooms0.4 km
- China Lantern0.5 km
- Linda's Cafe0.7 km
- Thai 25 Street Food0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Candy Smith0.5 km
- Kings Delicatessen0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
- Smiths Fruit & Veg0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Locky's Bar0.5 km
- The George0.6 km
- The Old Town Hall0.5 km
- Wombwell Recreation Centre0.2 km
- Wombwell Working Mens Club0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- BFC0.7 km
- BFC Takeaway0.7 km
- Delicious0.8 km
- Dino's Pizzeria0.7 km
- Elena's Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wombwell1.9 km
- Elsecar3.7 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
- Station Road/Valley Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Park Street/Gower Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S730DX · Data under Open Government Licence