Hough Lane is in Wombwell, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S73 0LP is located in the Wombwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hough Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S73 8PL, S73 0LW, S73 0LN, S73 8PH, S73 8PB, S73 0LR, S73 0LL, S73 0LQ, S73 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S73 0LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S73 0LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 48.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 37% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 41.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 17.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 23.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 14.8% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 95% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 92.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 91.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hough Lane was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Darfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hough Lane has the 41st highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield and the 341st highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-21 | £134,109 |
| 326 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-02-23 | £130,545 |
| 318 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-12-20 | £102,925 |
| 326 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-01-13 | £80,775 |
| 320 Hough Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-06 | £152,611 |
S73 0LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue , Wombwell S73 8QS | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane , Wombwell S73 8TX | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School School Street , Hemingfield S73 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School Park Street , Wombwell S73 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jump Primary School Roebuck Hill , Jump S74 0JW | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hudson's | 1 Barnsley Road | 974 yd | |
| Thai 25 Street Food | 25 Barnsley Road | 979 yd | |
| The Courtyard | 51 High Street | 980 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 77 High Street | 980 yd | |
| Coffee Thyme | 67 High Street | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Main Community and Sports Association | Wombwell Main Community And Sports Association, Windmill Road | 349 yd | |
| The Barley Sheaf | Barley Sheaf Hotel, 1 Aldham House Lane | 714 yd | |
| Hillies Golf Course | Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course, Wentworth View | 850 yd | |
| The George | George Hotel, 14 George Street | 983 yd | |
| KG's Sports Bar & Social Club | Kelvin Grove Sports And Social Club, Kelvin Grove | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiu Hing Chinese Takeaway | 273 Hough Lane | 2 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 338a Hough Lane | 156 yd | |
| Catch Fish & Chips | 340 Hough Lane | 156 yd | |
| Yung's Chop Suey Bar | 210 Hough Lane | 333 yd | |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | 1a Copeland Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 62 High Street | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Main Sports Ground WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Wombwell Oakfield Junior (Closed) Bondfield Close | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre BONDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Hillies Pavilion And Golf Course WENTWORTH VIEW | golf | 748 yd |
| High View Primary Learning Centre Newsome Avenue | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Wombwell Leisure Centre (Closed) Hough Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Wombwell Community Hall Church Street | 993 yd | |
| Wombwell High School (Closed) Roebuck Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.