Station Road is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 0BD is located in the Darfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 0BL, S73 0BX, S73 0BN, S73 0BW, S73 0BU, S73 0BT, S73 0BP, S73 8AF, S73 0BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 0BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 39.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 41.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 52.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 22.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 11.7% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 26.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 87.9% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 82.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 82.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Station Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 156th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elm Cottages Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-13 | £142,870 |
| 6 Elm Cottages Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-10-14 | £169,345 |
| 1 Elm Cottages Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-10-07 | £167,482 |
| 4 Elm Cottages Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-09-13 | £168,214 |
| 5 Elm Cottages Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-06-03 | £202,782 |
S73 0BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 4,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Stonyford Road , Wombwell S73 8AF | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darfield Valley Primary School Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darfield Primary Academy Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT | - not rated | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts Nanny Marr Road , Darfield S73 9AB | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 4,467 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks School Oak Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7BB | - not rated | 5,466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica's | Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road | 295 yd | |
| Low Valley Snack Bar | Low Valley Snack Bar, Valley Road | 399 yd | |
| China Lantern | 7b Park Street | 779 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | Shaams, 9 High Street | 808 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Working Mens Club | Wombwell Working Mens Club, 25 Station Road | 288 yd | |
| Wombwell Recreation Centre | Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road | 295 yd | |
| The New Sportsman Inn | Sportsman Inn, 7 Pitt Street | 649 yd | |
| Locky's Bar | Lockys Bar, 7 Park Street | 779 yd | |
| The Old Town Hall | Old Town Hall, 4 High Street | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KungFu Chinese Takeaway | 14 Station Road | 671 yd | |
| Elena's Fried Chicken | 10 Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 5 Station Road | 753 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, 50 High Street | 807 yd | |
| Staniforths | 46 High Street | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School STONYFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 446 yd |
| New Scarbro Corner HENRY STREET | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Temple Gym (Closed) Pitt Street | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield SNAPE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Temple Gym STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre NETHERWOOD NETHERWOOD DOVE VALLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 902 yd | |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School PARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.