Station Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 0BL 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Station Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S73 0BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Road are based on 577 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Station Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for S73 0BL

Average Price
£122,662

Semi-Detached
£143,483

Terraced
£118,323

Detached
£131,777

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£164,170

Semi-Detached
£192,749

Terraced
£122,343

Detached
£273,077

Flats/Maisonettes
£116,563

Other
£391,938

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
80 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£77,500	2023-10-20	£79,645
78 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-06-12	£115,866
114 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2022-05-06	£145,485
110 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2020-10-16	£151,415
80 Station Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£66,000	2019-02-22	£97,107

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S73 0BL

Employment

S73 0BL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	336 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS	3out of 4	761 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Snape Hill Road , Darfield S73 9LT	3out of 4	877 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX	4out of 4	1,060 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS	4out of 4	1,427 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	2out of 4	733 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL	2out of 4	4,618 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	1out of 4	5,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX	2out of 4	5,134 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Erica's	Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road	220 yd
Low Valley Snack Bar	Low Valley Snack Bar, Valley Road	377 yd
China Lantern	7b Park Street	702 yd
Oriental Chef	Shaams, 9 High Street	731 yd
Balti Palace	77 High Street	808 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wombwell Working Mens Club	Wombwell Working Mens Club, 25 Station Road	213 yd
Wombwell Recreation Centre	Go Kart Track And Sports Ground, Station Road	220 yd
Locky's Bar	Lockys Bar, 7 Park Street	702 yd
The Old Town Hall	Old Town Hall, 4 High Street	705 yd
The Horseshoe	Horseshoe Hotel, High Street	708 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KungFu Chinese Takeaway	14 Station Road	593 yd
Elena's Fried Chicken	10 Station Road	597 yd
Pizza Top	5 Station Road	677 yd
Wombwell Charcoal Grill	5 High Street	731 yd
Greggs	Unit 1, 50 High Street	734 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco, 62 High Street		772 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Michael And All Angels Catholic Primary School STONYFORD ROAD	grass pitches	343 yd
Wombwell Recreation Ground STATION ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	376 yd
New Scarbro Corner HENRY STREET	grass pitches	538 yd
Temple Gym STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	642 yd
Temple Gym (Closed) Pitt Street	health and fitness suite	688 yd
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield SNAPE HILL ROAD	grass pitches	710 yd
Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre NETHERWOOD NETHERWOOD DOVE VALLEY WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	736 yd
Wombwell Community Hall Church Street		825 yd
Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	940 yd
Wombwell Park Street Primary School PARK STREET	grass pitches	953 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.